That was really beautiful. Thank you for sharing that metaphor with us.
In terms of feeling like it is not working, I get you. I often feel the same way. I have to keep reminding myself about what "it" is. "It" needs to be becoming the best man you can be, the lighthouse, your very best self. If that is the focus, we can control the outcome. When "it" is the relationship, then we are running around trying to control things that are beyond our control, and trying to control other people who have their own problems and desires and who need to work through them on their own and at their own pace.
Take deep breathes and keep on pedaling. You got this.
W 34 Me 42 Married 7 years together 8 0 kids 1 beloved dog BD 4/6/2018 I moved out 4/7/2018 I moved back in alone 8/05/2018 I file 3/06/2019 D official 5/7/2019