Hi Heatherg, nice to see a familiar face, so to speak. I have not told my W that I realize I had my share of the issues but instead show her. I hang on every word she says and truly listen to her when she speaks.
Re boundaries, I have a hard time with that and admit I am being a bit of a wus. Although the other day she was in a bad mood regarding some interaction with D6, and was being a bit rude to me. I finally told her that I was sorry she had issues with D but it was not with me and to stop talking to me with that tone of voice. Guess what, she backed off and was friendly the rest of the day.
Keep the advice flowing, and are there any more of the "old crowd" out there, hopefully with success stories?