Yes, you are right. I am feeling strained and I think he is, too. Both of us know his parents aren't being nice to me....neither of us is saying anything about it. At least, that's what I think is going on right now.
I just don't want to fight about them. I guess I will continue to "ACT AS IF" even if phone conversations are not so great. It's not like the conversations are hurtful or bad, just well, a bit forced.
I called him this morning as I woke up at five a.m. TOLD him I wanted to say good morning and wish him a good day. He did thank me for calling, but had to get off the phone quickly as he was on his way to work. All in all, it was a positive phone conversation...short but sweet.
Some days I think to myself is this all even worth it? Other days, I know it is. It's so odd, I guess I get resentful because it seems I am doing all the work. And I am. He is just his same old self.
Do you think that db'ers sometimes grow OUT of their marriages after changing themselves so much?