Navigating through and concentrating on myself #6

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Sharing again and looking for feedback as always.

Had a really good day yesterday. Our S's bday is today.
W and I actually went out together for a couple of hours to pick up all of his presents, cake stuff, etc. It was the first time in several months that we have been out alone together. We walked together, chatted together, picked out things together, I listened to her comments and conversation, validated and really listened.

We got back home, put the stuff away, and I ended it quickly and went on my way. Got back later and W was still talking with me. Just regular conversations about stuff. I again listened, validated, commented, looked her in the eye and made sure to end them on a good note. She even shared some personal information that in the past few months she never would have.

Dinner out with everyone tonight for our boy's bday.

I am thankful that I have had these few moments yesterday and today to let my W see that our family (and just us) can interact and have a little fun together. I made it a point in my mind not to push, not to mind read, not to believe anything she says and only half of what she does and to be sure to be in the moment, validate, listen and most of all to enjoy the time.

Comments always appreciated.