PL, I think your trip and mine may make for a significant change in our spouses. It's great that you left just as he was realizing how he missed you.

I think you are right that it's not just guilt on your H's part. You have clearly dramatically changed your attitude and your H is seeing the new you.

The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth." (Psalm 145:18)