Hmmmm.... I like that idea ... I hadn't thought about it before. I have been in the mindset of not pushing or scaring away... Letting him lead. Granted he hasn't led anywhere really ....
He is set to return in another two weeks. I think I might give that a try.
Do you think any of his behaviors are positive though even if not yet followed up with the wording? I thought they were...? Again when looking at the bigger picture. I understand that he is getting the benefit of me right now ( and thanks for the flattering comments!!! :-) ) ... Is that not however also an indication of him being more comfortable being back home and being around me?
Oh, I have no DOUBT he's "comfortable." I'm not sure at this slow pace of his that "comfortable" is what you're shooting for though.
Us men are simple, path-of-least-resistance creatures. I've just found that often times we will either rise to the occasion or we will do just enough to get by, depending on what is expected of us. Your husband seems that way to me, and it just seems to me that -- as my dear mother would say -- "If the sample is ample . . . "