Thank you for your words everyone. It got me thinking. So yesterday on my way home from work I made a decision. I would not be home when my W and D got home.
When I arrived, I immediately changed my clothes and got ready to go to the gym. Just as I was getting into the car they pulled in. (didnt quite make it out in time!) I helped D3 out of the car and then said I was going out for a while.
Went to the gym, had a great workout. Got my haircut, Went tanning, and grabbed some groceries. W texted me a few times, saying that she was making dinner, and to make sure to "pump that iron".
As I can be quite obnoxious, i responded with ... "I'll PUMP something... HEYOOOOOOOooo".
She thought it was hilarious. Didn't respond to anything after that.
Got home, ate dinner, and then D3 wanted to wrestle! So we had fun playing on the floor and just being goofy. I went downstairs to help D3 into bed and W looked really distraught.
She let me know that she was afraid that she might lose her job. Things at work were tough, and that they were doing a lot of reorganizing. I sat and listened, did not say a word. It was amazing how long she kept talking, even after I thought she was done. I made no attempt to comfort, hold, touch. I simply sat their and listened to her.
I did not try to fix the problem, all i said was, "I know you'll figure this out hun", got up, and walked away.
I went upstairs to read, and just layed in bed to relax. She texted me about 15 minutes later "Good Night", I sent back a stupid Will Ferrell joke, and I could hear her giggling downstairs.
And that was It. Woke up this morning feeling fresh, looking good, and ready to take it one day at a time.
What have I learned? Going to the gym is great for my mood. If i'm having a hard/sad/needy day, go to the gym. Raise that testosterone level and act like I have my [censored] together.
