I've been using a lot of examples in my post. Most of the response have been " my aren't you a petty little man". I'm truly not using them to detract from my w. But I don't know how else to convey why my feelings are there. Should I stop using examples? How do I proceed in a forum like this. I guess I'm not the norm in here as I am the one leaving. Is it wrong to want to feel valued in an m?? Is it wrong to ask things of your partner you spouse? Clearly most of the responses seem to indicate I'm the one who should change. Why is change only expected on one side? Thoughts please!!!