Showing her that I'm not dependant on the R, its a want, not a need
How are you showing, or plan to show her, that you are not dependent upon the R?
What about doing things to get brownie points? Have any tendencies there? Walk around on eggshells? Watching her moods, to decide what you do? Do you try to keep her in a good mood?
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!
