It was awkward. He just left....I breathed a sigh of relief.
H was on his best behaviour but still hiding behind his wall as if he was bracing for impact. I smiled, listened, talked about work, silly stuff, our dog, our daughter, etc. I listened, and I hope I made headway.
I know he is now heading back to where he is staying, wondering when I will lose my cool, when I will do something that will justify him pulling away.
I did it. I made a nice meal for my family, H loved his present, and it ended on a good note. If I did it once, maybe it will get easier every time.
