I am wondering though, if they need to be more like the hair brushing for right now and less of the bum patting, ya know?
Yeah I know, right? Heehee. On the other hand I think it's good to not be fearful of doing/saying the wrong thing. Just be our comfortable selves. Especially in a case like mine where my W is still here, doesn't seem to be going anywhere, and is still mostly "in" the marriage.
Having said that, It is also important not to be foolhardy!
Yes, Portia time sure does fly when you're having fun!
I took the day off work today for a routine check up with my primary doctor. Last time I did this was a year and a half ago. At that time I reported several ailments, all off which seemed to have no cause. It likely was due to stress. I'm doing so much better now that I had forgotten about these things!
Jack said that if our spouses are worth it then don't give up on them. W is still worth it to me.
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