What I kept thinking was, "Dang, it's been so very long since she has touched me like this. It sure feels good. Well, I better start touching her...no...wait. That's what I USUALLY do. She always complains that we never cuddle without me wanting sex. Darned if I'm gonna ruin this wonderful moment by pushing for sex. In fact, I really DESERVE to get touched like this by her."
I kept on having to resist the urge to start focusing my attention on her.
But it was definitely worth it.
I hope you get to feeling better about your R, Paul.
I'm not going to delude myself that things are going perfectly at Casa Hairdog, but the little happy times like this sure help my attitude.