W stayed at home last night. This morning, I took the kids to school. She usually drops the baby off on her way to work, but I offered to take him so she didn't have to rush getting ready. When I got back, I made sure her leftovers were packed and ready for her. Last night, a heavy pot lid fell on her head while she was getting a pot down to cook, so I checked up on her on that and told her to let me know if she was in pain today. She gave me a warm smile and thank you on her way out the door.
One of my 180s is to do more things like this for W. I know that in the past I have withheld small helpful gestures out of resentment, and I want to reverse this where it doesn't seem super overdone or clingy. Not sure what effect it will have but it makes me feel like a better man.
Our time together in the house has been so peaceful and normal, even with so many elephants lurking around. No signs whatsoever of her planning to move out. I know I must be patient but ...man I am just waiting for her to wave this all away. Reading DR is very empowering, but the strategies it describes seem like they might never appeal to my W. I will keep doing them anyway. Be strong everyone!
M: 33 W: 33 M: 9 T: 10 3 S's: 8, 6 and 1.5 BD: 8/3/14 Living together