Gabriel: Thanks for the direction. Isn't amazing how the smallest things make you appreciate the world around you? A smile, polite exchange, eye contact, etc... I wonder if it is when these little things are noticed and appreciated that the WAS starts to get the hint that we are serious and committed to the marriage? I know that he was able to take me for granted because I was so completely devoted to him. I think he is starting to wonder how I am, what I'm doing... Last night he stopped by to pick up some personal stuff and drop S12 off at home. We didn't really talk about anything. I was cool and casual. I think once I really feel relaxed around him, we will get to the place we need to be and be able to start "dating." At least he has agreed to do that. I have a weird question. Have you always been so self-reflective and intuned with your relationship(s)? The reason I ask is that your advice seems to go much deeper than just something you were forced to learn because of your marital problems. Were you the communicator? I truly hope your wife will come to appreciate how patient and devoted you are. M
