Hi Cali! I really admire the way you have been handling the OM/A triggers. I can only imagine how tough that would be.
The comments from W sounded playful to me. I know many couples who do that, my W and I included. In our case I'd say it's even a good sign... for a while the space and eggshell walking prevented much of that. I'm glad to have it back!
It's generally considered a good sign when one can laugh at themselves. AARP card? Yep, got mine!
Maybe you have, or can, play back at times?
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