We used to go out all the time. We went to movies usually twice a week. We went to see bands on the weekends or just to a club to listen to some music. We would go to cultural events, plays, etc. We were always on the go. Even at home, we watched TV together and rented movies all the time. In the last 5 years, we have been out maybe 10 times, and most of those was to a movie and straight back with one of our parents baby-sitting. It is not hard AT ALL for me to see what has happened to our marriage but somewhere along the way it went from "It's ok, we'll find a baby-sitter" to "Well, we COULD get a baby-sitter but it cost so much we may as well stay home" to never really even mentioning it. Really, I noticed what had happened a long time ago, at least 2 years, and I have suggested that we go out more but she really convinced me that it was not something she really wanted to do anymore. Damn, was I stupid! So now she claims to have no interest, at least with me. I would love to go on a date with her but it takes two to date and right now my offers are not being accepted. I even have a free baby-sitter lined up and still no-go. I will wait it out. I guess it's possible she notices but with Mr. Universe on the side, Mr. Wonderful Friend Guy pales in comparison. Yea, yea, I know, I am not in competition but I know what I saw that time I caught a glimpse. If she likes that kind of thing (lots of muscles on a tall, handsome man) then she ain't coming back here for romance anytime soon. I may as well start my steroid use now...I guess I can hope for one of those putrid personalities...
