Oh god I needed that so much GoatGal, will read and re read!!

As long as he knows he can count on you to be there no matter what, he will feel confident in his "explorations".

How do I let him know that he cannot 'count on me to be there no matter what'???

Afraid of your 4 x 2 GG so here goes:
My best qualities as a person (not a wife):

Happy outlook on life (usually!!), always smiling (people I meet always seem to comment on this).

Easygoing, don't get stressed about things.

Like to get things done.

Kind.

Always want to help others and enjoy doing it so much.

Private.

Love comedy, sense of humour, laughing.

Intelligent.

Independent.

Self suffient.

Quirky style.

I think I look good. Way back at BD H said I was 'prettier' than her (WTF!)

Artistic.

Now I am sounding like a narcissist so am going to stop before I get carried away!!!!!!!!

Will read your post again later GG for encouragement, thanks, best get back to work now!!