Hi Pen - Aha - I do see the difference. Plus your previous suggestion on being light and flirty. My problem is breaking the habit of 20 years - I've always been a bit insular, and have preferred my space, and inevitably dug a 'chore hole' for myself. Right now, I'm not yet good at even asking, never mind nagging, for what I want. NG is just doing what he always did, gave me the space. Except I've changed, and he has not noticed Time for some 180s. Any thoughts?