does it seem like he is more distant with you when he is around certain people? It seems that he is more "with" you when you guys are alone. Oldtime and Juli I think were right on. I also think he probably doesn't really know how to act, so distancing himself from you is easiest for him. don't know, but you know not to worry about it, so good for you!
On the xmas presents, I'm sure you'll find something that will work, you did for his b-day. Just remember not to expect anything from him. Then if you do get something, you 'll be pleasantly suprised, and if you don't, then you won't be disappointed, or as much anyways.
My b-day was right around the time H wanted some space to figure out what he wanted (and it was mainly to see if he really wanted me for sure) well, he didn't get anything for me. He did txt me Happy b-day, but no present. That's okay. I'm looking forward to xmas now!
Yes, please try to detatch more, and try not to think about all those times in the past. It can't help you now and you can't relive it. Just take these experiences with you and learn from them.
I still have a lot of hope for you. Your H is at a time in his life where he feels stuck. He thinks you put him there. Well, he is wrong. HE put himself there. Now he needs to get himself out. Your already out waiting for him. He'll come around. There are so many good things that are happening in your sitch. I really see you guys having a wonderful M for many long years. It's so funny how loving he can be towards you, and how much he can enjoy being with you, yet he still thinks you've "ruined" his life. He is so blinded. Just be patient though. I just know things will work out for you guys.
Oh, btw, that was absolultely hillarious about his sister treating him like a two year old, I thought I would die!!
Me 33 H 34 S9 S3 M 6 yrs (2gether 11 yrs) EA/PA 1/2006 DB 5/2006 H wants D 6/2006 H wants ME 8/2006 H "said" PA/EA over 8/2006 H erased OW off phone! 2/2007
"It is far better 2 choose humility & change oneself, than 2 wait in vain trying 2 chang someone else."