wedge: Thanks for your POV. I have trouble responding to his anger and I think that makes matters worse. I end up saying the same things over and over again (ILY and I want us to get through this together), but the words are falling WAY short.

I don't know if he'd appreciate my getting advise from these boards. He's anti-counseling and has made it clear that if ANYONE (friends/family) finds out he will leave me.

Sonato - sometimes it's tender and love filled, other times the connection isn't there.