Just starting! Need some emotional support! #2

[Stryk2]

What do you think of the statement I made to W? I've been sitting on this for a few weeks. After reading some boundary threads, I felt as if I needed to get the conversation of my career path started. We have always talked about my assignments as a couple. This decision feels much different from prior ones. We have a lot of unknowns that will definitely affect my decision. Childcare, hours, possibly visitation, and overtime availability.

I definitely didn't want to force the marriage talk but I felt I have to make a decision regarding my future at work.

Any ideas on how I validate when she is ready to talk? I believe I forced her hand. She doesn't want to be the bad guy and end the marriage and is waiting for me to do it.