This is a journey, a slow journey. We do have to be aware of baby steps.

Is even being able to have a conversation about feelings a step for him? For most men it certainly is. Applaud that. Not literally, but thank him for talking to you about it. And feel the power of that within you. Be happy.

Sometimes we get in the trap of wanting it all, RIGHT NOW, That's our anxiety, based on our expectations and ours to deal with. Don't put it on him.

Do you remember what you said when you brought the subject up?

Have you read the book How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It? (if I've mentioned it to you before, sorry) It really opened my eyes.

I'm thinking about buying it for my H. I think we're at that place now and when I initially read it I thought, "I wish I could share this with H."

Me 57/H 58
M36 S 2.5yrs R 12/13

Let me give up the need to know why things happen as they do.
I will never know and constant wondering is constant suffering.
Caroline Myss