Great thoughts tiger. I like the note idea. Since my H is a little happier than Ang's I can still ask him to do things. But on occasion when he is down in mlcdumps, I leave notes too. Seems to be less of a demand that way, like you said. Gives their man brain time to think on it and not feel you are pushing, just informing.
Me:49 H:47 S: 16 T:27 M:25 My EA: 2001 His PA: 10/2007, 6/2013 Separated, but H still in house
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