I told him I wanted to keep up the good thing we had going, I wanted to sleep in my own bed...we had a great weekend, let's just keep it going. Nope, he couldn't do it. He said no, you can't sleep in your bed. Then he brought up all the things I've done that 'prove' a lack of commitment. BS! I'm done with that crap. What would a more evolved person do in that situation, can you tell me? He is holding on, holding back, refusing to give. But yet, my advice is to keep pouring out my heart? Keep telling him my inner most secrets and fears and desires? I don't get it! I'm not into the whole 'turn the other cheek' thing.
You and I are not that different Heather. I'd feel the same way. This is where YOUR boundaries come in. I would need to see some give from him, some more of a commitment from him, in order to give back in such a "leap of faith" way. I'm not into that "turn the other cheek" mentality either. It needs to be a team effort, like you have stated, and he's not participating. I wish I had answers for you. All I can say is that my boundary would have been WAAAAY crossed by now, related to his refusal to let you sleep in the M bed and lots more. All I can see from your side of things that could help is the "softening" like I have mentioned. It seems like both of you are extremely stubborn and that can be a recipe for trouble. Try and stop reacting so much to his behaviors and "act as if" more. Too a point I guess. If he Still is not showing any signs of really working on the M, well, the ball is in your court to figure that out. Only you can determine how much time you are willing to give to the process.
Back on a lighter note My H and I like to make fun of Rachel Ray, my H can't stand her and likes to imitate her when she is on, lol. He loves Giadda though. Go figure. I don't have any all out favorites, but I like the shows you mentioned too. I go more on recipe than host.