I've paid my dues. Our life and stability is 100% better than it was, the kids have a better relationship with me and I'm much more aware of how the things I do influence them and W.
The past had its problems but it wasn't 100% hell, it was actually very good, very often. So I'm no longer going to accept crap for it any more. I've earned that.
I think also that I'm going to give her a hug or a kiss WHENEVER I FEEL LIKE IT. Often. I like to. It feels good to ME. EVen if she is a 'board' at the time. Her Love Language is 'touching' so I'll touch her, with the expectation that she doesn't really want it but I'm going to GIVE it because I WANT TO.
