Hi all. Lots of new people in here, too. I've been gone for two weeks at a seminar on Executive Leadership. I learned more about myself and my family life than I did about my job, though.

Anyway, I can see you've all been very busy. The Passionate Marriage thread was only beginning when I had to leave. Now it's huge. And what's all this I hear about flowers opening and forcing bulbs?

On a nice note, my wife came to bed after a late night trip to the bathroom, snuggled up to me and said, "I love you" in the nicest, most sincere tone. Although she says it from time to time, it's usually at the end of a phone call or when I'm leaving in the morning, like it's just another way of saying goodbye. This really warmed my heart.

Still no physical intimacy, but I refuse to give up hope. I am also beginning to read PM again, to try to have the epiphany that everyone else is sharing.

It's great to be back at work, where I can finally get some rest!

Hairdog, who missed his morning Peanut M&Ms.