It’s VERY hard and not knowing what it truly looks like makes it even harder.

I just need to continue to be nice and fun without going to an extreme, which is hard for me.

Originally Posted by CWarrior
Originally Posted by "Sandi's Rules"
Listen carefully to what your spouse is really saying to you. Look them in the eyes when they talk to you. Do not interrupt them when they are speaking and stop what you may be working on to look at them when they talk. This shows them that you really care about what they are saying.


Originally Posted by "HrtHsbnd"
My thought was to ... not talk to her, not respond to any text, demand respect, etc.. Basically, to just stop caring anymore.


Originally Posted by "LBS5"
How will that work out in your mind? Seriously, read what you wrote.

This exactly! HrtHsbnd, being happy and caring when you don't receive it is hard. It's easier to show resentment or coldness to another human who's rejecting you. See Sandi's rule above, but the thought experiment is a good idea--accusations and coldness are rarely attractive.