Struggling

[Jim1234]

Had a very nice day today. The college visit was informative, beautiful day in the City, everyone was pleasant.....

Part of me was dreading the drive home, but it was actually good. We chatted pleasantly, we discussed issues with the kids, brought up a few 'housekeeping' issues that we were able to resolve amicably, and even had a potentially contentious financial discussion where I tried to validate her feelings, and it stayed pleasant.

I even apologized for complaining about how little she did around the house when we were together, because now I realize the toilets don't clean themselves. I don't think it was in a "come back to me" way, but rather a "sincere apology for having done wrong by her for years" sort of way, without any expectations. She appreciated it, and the conversation moved on to other things.