Hi Nevanna, wanted to drop by to check on you...I don't know that I have a thing to add, it sounds to me like your H is very much wanting to please you, and you are doing so well with your incredible insights. It's so hard to let go of some of this stuff, isnt it? You were nice to not trash the room mates' shirt....my temper might have gotten the best of me if I came across it.
I have to say I think you're steaming down the right track by trying to remember how you guys were when you were new and building a "new and improved" version of you on that foundation. Theres a lot of wisdom for us all to take to heart in that approach!
Thanks so much for your support and insight in my sitch!!!