My wife walked out 4

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Haha! So you liked the I don't think about it much? After I said it I wish I had said something different, but I'm sure it's making her think. I didn't play much Mortal Kombat, but I sure know it. However, what I remember is hyduken LOL!!

I'm glad I was able to show her a stable, strong and confident man. What Coconut has said is so true. If they're actually interested, they'll keep coming. And CBT gives out some great advice. Yes, being needed is something I like. I didn't mention because of everything that happened this afternoon, but before I left work she told me she has an inner and outer ear infection. Before, when she mentioned possible HBP, I had no idea how to respond. Today? "I'm sorry to hear that" was the first thing that came to my head. Not what she wanted. "Meh. It's nothing" was her response. My usual H response would be, what did the Dr say, how do you feel, I'm sorry, etc etc.

Albac and Andrew, thanks for the feedback! Those are definitely things to keep in mind when she asks again. I def want to turn the conversation on her. There were a couple of reasons why I didn't want to get into a serious discussion today: Timing was so poor. One thing I gleaned from the DR book was "timing is everything." I wasn't in the frame of mind to have a productive conversation, so I kind of shut it down. Two, this is the FIRST time she's asked about the R since she sabotaged me at the park and said "we're separated." As Sandi has noted, WW's expect you to crumble when they show any kind of interest. That's not a strong man, that's a man they can control. I want to let her ask at least twice, possibly three times before I allow a conversation to start.

I'm still thinking about getting my own tattoo. I read that you can't go swimming after you get them, so I'm going to wait and make a final decision until around S birthday in early September. It'll just be his initials and birth date on my wrist, but it's a big deal for me. Always have what's important to me close by.

Three things for everyone to keep in mind:

1) I had no expectations.
2) I can now tell what's working. Being mysterious and keeping texts to a minimum, only about $$, logistics and S. Sticking with it, and trying to double down!
3) This is the hardest part. I'm on my journey, she's on hers. I like where I'm going, and who I am. She's doing her thing, and I can tell she's softening. I like the increased respect and toned down rhetoric. But that's just the tip of the iceberg! I need to see what's under the water!