All 5 balls are going nice and steady over here in ForeverTown. No big changes.
I've taken on a renewed interest in reducing our spending, saving even more, and adjusting our investments in order to hasten the time to our retirement. Check out my hero, Mr Money Mustache, to learn how!
I told W we can live on my salary alone... now, if we wanted to. Even though W expressed the desire to finally quit her job once she finishes her big yearly project, (only a few weeks away) she has taken no steps or made any plans. I suspected this would be the case, and that's ok. Maybe she will stay and find a new acceptance and peace with it all.
She still compares herself to others at times, and feels shorted. (point #1 to avoid in her book, listed in the opening post of this thread!) Like her Bestie GF who is at some fancy hotel with her latest BF. "I can't even be a trophy wife like BFF"
What my brain says: Really? You mean BFF who is your age, lives by herself, was married for only one year in her life, has ended several relationships because the guys are never good enough, and is still dating? YOU"RE envious of THAT?
My actual words: You are a trophy wife.
W: I work harder than you, you have it easy. YOU'RE a trophy wife! (Bet none of the H's here have heard THAT one!)
I still catch her singing "I hate everything" (or everyone) on occasion, to the tune of Here Comes Santa Claus. (try it, it's fun!) This is nothing new, but she actually sounds a little happier while doing it as of late, if that makes any sense.
She sings happy songs too! And laughs.
We continue to do things together, meet with family, etc.
Still no signs of OM.
W continues to "chill out and warm up" once she's home for a bit after a stressful day at work... and who could blame her? She has a wonderful partner who has a nice dinner and coffee ready when she gets home.
Tell me what's new with you.
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
