You can do this! The only problem I have with your list is this:
Originally Posted By: LoopyGGG
H:"But I want to start dating and that means I have to be gone more" Me: "Dating. Hmmm... I don't think it would be appropriate for me to date anyone now, but I can see why you might feel that way. This is a lonely time for us both. If it's important to you, we can work that in." (Ugh. But OK...)
Knowing you from here, I think you really don't want to be in an open M. It doesn't line up with your core values. Why would you even say that ^^??!
Originally Posted By: GGG
H: "Do you want me to move into the basement?" (Likely how he'd phrase it if he mentioned it.) Me: "I have thought about that a lot and it is a possible solution. If that's something we want to consider, we should talk about it more another time after we think about what that might look like."
Why put it off for another time? This would be a good opportunity to put it on the table and discuss this option together. Doncha think so?
Good luck!! We're all rooting for you, dear friend.
