Stop the presses -- my H just APOLOGIZED for something.
H took D7 to dinner tonight. While helping her get her things out of his car, I noticed what looked like a suitcase in the backseat. I asked if he was going on a trip, and he said no. I said pleasantly, "Oh, then what's it for?" He replied in an irritated tone, "A display case for work." At this point D7 was trying to show me something so I turned away from him for a moment. When D7 was out of earshot, I turned back and said, "I'm sorry my question bothered you. I wasn't trying to be nosy, just show an interest in your life." He said it was okay, said his goodbyes, and left.
Not 10 minutes later, I got a text saying he was sorry if he snapped at me and that it wasn't his intention.
I have been rather detached lately, and I think it's working.
