To answer your questions: I am working on the passion part, something my analytical, follow the procedure, Teutonic brain is not accustomed to. Probably an MLC thing, but I am trying to identify something good to do for the world, something beyond my own pleasure, which seems so limited a way to live. A retired German colleague of mine works for a food bank, for example, helping transport food to people who need it, and I admire him for it (he who used to be a hard-a$$ed marketing guy, a royal pain sometimes).
Living Big Passion is more elusive - my W is very good at this. She had a charm class in high school - I'd love to go to something similar, for men.
Standing up to W - haven't had much chance, though this will probably change with her being home for a whole week now (Swedish winter sports break). She is upstairs, I am down, at least during the day, and we hardly interact. I'll take d15 skiing.
Yoga again last night - twice a week seems perfect.
MLC - I really like how your neighbor found a new woman, especially the shared activity part, thank you for the long post! Doing something together seems so important (not like my MIL and her boyfriend, who watch so much TV, each at their own) in a relationship. My W and I used to hike and bike quite a bit - something in this vein sounds fun to do again, plus maybe you get to see the real person more when there is physical resistance involved.
I also really like the kids' veto power, especially given how low my EQ can be.
More later -
Luke
M58, xW54 S22, D18 M 1984, D 2016 Living a new life.
