Sage,

All I can do is say, "Been there, done that."

I've made incredibly stupid mistakes, said dumb things to my husband. And he comes out of the situation shining.

I think the point is this:

For the most part, when I'm making a mistake, he's doing things right...and vice versa.

So, what an incredible step forward y'all took.

That's great!

And good job for realizing right away that what you had said was inappropriate.

And I totally understand what you mean about having felt trapped in something...realizing that you HAVE a choice, and then feeling like you can hang on a little longer.

I think that's very common!

Sending you hugs.


PIB