Blackie, What a great post! So much to sink my teeth into and so uncharacteristic of you.
Your very last sentences have me in a tizzy. I need clarification. You say don't tell a man what to do. Are you referring to things like "I need you to hug me when I'm upset" and pukey things like that? (relax, corri, I'm joking. sort of) Or are you saying that I, as MrH's cohabiting partner, shouldn't make requests of him?
Here is an example: As you know, D7 is homeschooled. We have to get an early start or BabyPot ruins the scene with her antics. So I bought D7 an alarm clock and set it for 7:00. There were several days where she was MIA and I kept getting on her for getting a late start. (her bedroom is upstairs so I can't hear her alarm go off) It turns out that H was turning it off because he felt sorry for her having to get up and start school at 7:00. !!!!!!! Needless to say, this approach didn't work for me. I'm the one schooling her, so I get to say when she gets up. Furthermore, if you are going to turn off the alarm it would be prudent to at least TELL me so that I'm not riding D7's behind about it. Anyway, I made my request nicely, albeit through gritted teeth, and it has not been an issue since.
Soooooooo. Betaizing him? Dammit, I do not want to do that. I crave an alpha man so much it makes my teeth hurt.
