Yeah GS, I understand what you are saying. I particularly understand the part about the house being empty being an invitation to get naked to the HD and an opportunity to get caught up on chores to the LD. H and I are pretty good about setting up a date every few weeks (4 to 6) and I often think - "Great. Let's pull over on the side of the road after dinner and make out for 30 minutes." H thinks - "Great. We've had our time together and now it is time to get back back to the kids and real life." I also understand the feeling of "Boy, if I were in charge this M would be FUN!!" I guess the hardest part is starting a dialogue that helps you meet in the middle somewhere. Perhaps eventually each will come to enjoy the other's perspective on things.
Where would you rate your M on compromise in other areas? Are there lingering resentments there too? In mine I would have to say yes in some areas and no in others.