Well the roller coaster continues. I did not initiate contact for the last week which effectively meant no contact. I'll admit to being an emotional mess over the weekend, but I kept it to myself.
Today I went into work with my eye on the big picture. When I saw my wife at work, she became quite chatty. She commented on how thin I looked and asked if I was even eating. (She says that very time I wear my new, slimmer shirt.) She asked about the cat. She showed me the pendant she was wearing and how she preferred a similar one she had in silver, but how it was tarnished. She talked about her ongoing health issues and how much it is costing her. Finally, she talked about some concerns about work. All of this in the span of maybe 15 minutes. I listened, empathized, and indicated I understood, all while keeping a positive attitude. Eventually she had to attend to something and I went to my office.
Later that same day, she came into my office to update me on some issues at work. Again, I listened, empathized, and I indicated I understood. I was even starting to feel good about myself.
By mid afternoon, I stopped by her desk to follow up on the work related issues and she chatted me up on how it was perplexing her. I said I looked forward to her solution. She asked me why it looked like I was heading out. I suppose I could have been mysterious, but I just let her know I was going to my regularly scheduled therapy. I would call it a good day, but it seems like there is so much further to go.
