Quote: It seems he needs consistent reassurance, is that true? If so, I'm more than happy to give it. I just don't want the words to end up watered down.
In a word, YES. Constant reassurance helps a lot, if your H is anything like how I was. (It sounds like he is). As I said... it takes time, but remember, things will NEVER be as they were before. But, remember, though, he is going through feelings he has probably never had to really work through. Working through them is tough. Give him some time, and some space... but not too much space. I think my wife messed up there... and she ended up giving me too much space, and we drifted apart.
