I think everyone can relate to regretting things we've said in the heat of the moment. I might be a little different than most, but I don't take words seriously like I do actions. Some people are much more affected by words. Yes, they can hurt and sting. However, that doesn't mean you can't move past that.
In regards to forgiveness, it can be difficult yet important. I think regardless of the situation, one has to be able to forgive in order to truly move forward. It takes time and patience. And that can be a real challenge !
I think everyone changes to a certain degree in their marriage. Some things for the better and some for worse. I think it's great that your therapist is working with you to help you work through these things. It sounds like your confidence is coming back. It is the little things like smiling at peoples, saying hello, striking up a conversation with someone in the checkout line, etc that can make the day extra nice. You never know who felt sad and was happy that someone spoke to them or told them to have a nice day. It's certainly not why we should do it ( and I hope I don't sound hokey, however the universe has a way of ebbing and flowing. Just like our lives.
You are doing awesome:)
3 kids BD 12/15/13 (IDKIILY. ) Rope dropped Cirque du Soleil style D final 9-9-14 "Some people are born on 3rd base and go through life thinking they hit a triple." Barry Switzer