IHJ,

Seems you are getting a great handle on your relationship.
That is so awesome.

I am still looking for positives and trying to bring them to the forfront. It is so much easier with everyone else then it is with my H. Not really sure why. Maybe because there is so much more negative baggage. Maybe because with my kids not only is there natural unyeilding love. I know and understand they are kids who are learning and growing.

I am going to be real truthful that since H last attempt at manipulation via vailed threats I am having a difficult time even attempting to establish EC back for him.
I think I am waitting for him to address/acknowledge his behavior.
You know Chris I am sorry or I made a mistake or what ever.
Well its not really I am sorry I want. I want him to say something directly and calmly even if it is a negative list of I feel like this. You know conversation not arguements that can lead to something constructive.
Ahh it is hard to define.

Deep sigh... on second thought, let's forget this relationship work and have the chocolate party.

Can we opt for a pizza party instead? I seem to be off my chocolate binge (its a cycle with me). But shhhh don't tell LFL she will disown me!