JF, I've noticed many new behaviors with my W. New laughs, new facial expressions, new swearing... (not in anger)

It's all a part of finding their new self's I figure. Embrace it and go with it. In the end they'll be better versions of themselves, I figure.

M: A really long time.
Crisis: 5 years.
She's still worth it.

Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose. -Viktor Frankl