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[NotATLDave]

I think that's an excellent start. There's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to discuss ideas with your spouse about ways to have a better relationship. Any "logical" person would say "gee honey, that's a nice idea". It is becoming so clear that our Ws are throwing tantrums over something else (i'm tired of the 'd' word) but having PM let us know that "it IS a typical response" really makes the it easy to keep a "professional distance" as your W starts "flooding".

I say good job. I think completing these types of exercises are "success stories". Isn't it funny what we consider a success now? Getting laid IS a success and hopefully a nice byproduct, but the fun in this process is that we (hold on...metaphor alert) "are adding and changing the position the rocks upstream to fix the erosion that's happening a mile downstream."