Old Dog - I use the Headspace app for mindfulness. By your fellow countryman actually - Andy Puddicombe. I much prefer his voice to many of the other apps out there. Interesting to hear you say you don't feel like a typical guy - I think my H would say the same. He wasn't much of a talker at the best of times which makes it all the more challenging now. That damn elephant, huh? When's it gonna move on out?
Jim - thanks for the suggestions. We do talk about his work, family updates etc and I ask about what he's been up to on the surfing and ultimate frisbee fronts. He doesn't really run with it though. I want him to feel comfortable talking but maybe it's just too soon. Or maybe I'm just bothered by it because I'm a woman and I need talk! I've read Nonviolent Communication, How To Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It and an abridged version of 5LL. Are there others you would recommend?
