Hello Gordie

Those are excellent resolutions. Ah, to work fewer hours - that would indeed be nice. And nothing like sleeping more and better.

I like your plan to give more words of affirmation to those around you. I am guessing your love language is most likely that or a variant of Words of Affirmation. (Also guessing you read The 5 love languages)

Do you know what W’s love language is? Did it change? With her request for you to do things you used to do, like open doors and such, perhaps it is Acts of Service.

Might be a good idea to learn her language. Is she “speaking” it to you? Are you seeing it? Ensure you are showing your feelings for her in a manner she speaks and will recognize.

I know it is not fair, having to meet her beyound half way. She is still healing, scared, and unsure. The bulk of this still falls on you. The LBS is stable and more healed, and therefore can and does more than 50 percent of the required work.

Learn and speak her language. Fill her tank once again.

DnJ


Feelings are fleeting.
Be better, not bitter.
Love the person, forgive the sin.