This whole "Dog Breeding" topic made me think of the relationship in my house in which I am the LD. My son's dog loves me to death and spends most nights sleeping on a spot on the floor where he can watch for any hint that I might be willing to cuddle with him. LOL
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" - Mary Oliver
Well I went to the bookstore today to pick up PM. No luck, guess I'll try a different store tomorrow. With the possible exceptions of the Bible and the Atkins Diet, I've never seen a book with such fervent followers. So I'll pick it up and see for myself if I become one of the converted. It's not like I've got anything else to do at night!
(tonight's excuse, by the way, was "too tired", not that I'm keeping score! )
No need for Amazon; I found it at Borders and have read the first chapter. Very early, but I must admit it's fascinating and inspiring stuff. I wish I could read faster! I really envy the results you and others here seem to be having.
I know it's a one day at a time process, but now I'm anxious for results. I'm torn between trying to force the issue now, and patiently waiting, reading, digesting. The other night I wrote out a very long letter to my wife, but I'm debating whether to give it to her. I tried to make it a painfully honest expression of the feelings I've had for so long, affirming my love for her but also making the problem clear in certain terms. I wish I could just have a conversation with her and get it all out there, but it doesn't happen. I can't find the right words at the time, and her reaction alters what I say. Who knows if I'll get hostility or tears, or something else if this conversation comes up? With a letter I can say everything I want, and she can think about her reaction.
Anyway, it's a lot to think about. In the meantime, I'll keep reading.
Quote: Who knows if I'll get hostility or tears, or something else if this conversation comes up?
Read a little further. You'll discover that this is a typical response to the HD spouse taking a firm stand (my LDH started throwing his clothes in a suitcase). Your task is to learn how to "hold on to yourself" when this inevitable reaction occurs. Doing it in a letter just delays the inevitable, but you're on the right track. Good luck!
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" - Mary Oliver
Wives don't have the market on excuses; my H has used all of those (except the "boob aches" one). I can't tell you how many times I've walked in from work to "my whatever hurts"; I have often jokingly replied that I wasn't planning on jumping him. Yet, it still hurts to be held off in that way.
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