No to massage (she does not like massage), but yes to touch, which is a big step (we have barely touched each other for nearly 10 years...). We were seated on opposite sides of the table, and are usually, so it'll need to be in a different context.
I don't have much of a problem with her not doing much cleaning up after the meal - she irons my shirts, renovates the house, etc, stuff which I don't do much. She does cook sometimes also, so I think the balance is okay.
Was at the boat - looks not bad - am making a for sale note now.
Yes to including her, or at least trying to, as she avoids doing things as a family. We did have a nice family restaurant dinner last weekend, just before S19 left for college again, and she actually had a happy smile, a rare thing to see.
Next step is to put up graphics she gave me in my office, ideally without her help. Accepting them (and I like them!) seems like validation to me.
Thanks,
Luke
M58, xW54 S22, D18 M 1984, D 2016 Living a new life.
