Persistent Endurance (Part 4)

[curtis7]

What I did mean was that perhaps taking enjoyment in contact with someone who you knew in the moment didn't want to give it was something to do a real 180 on.

Allison, this is an easy 180, when the botched hug was the only physical contact in 6 months, at that rate it won’t be a problem not repeating a similar mistake.

I admire the way you've taken some really strong feedback on board, Curtis. I know how hard it is.

Yes, I’ve had my share of 2x4’s in the short time on the board. However, when we don’t heed the advice of the vets or don’t seek guidance prior to engaging WAS with words or actions, then we learn by experience, and often the hard way.

In my marriage, it has more often been the other way around - with me wanting physical affection and touch and intimacy, and reacting with gracelessness when it has not been available / on offer.

Wow, I would think most men couldn’t get enough of a W that wants physical affection and touch without having to ask for it all the time. You seem like a rarity.