inpain, I think you and all others that are in piecing here should stick with a lot of the DBing techniques. I think a lot of them should be used in all relationships. Haven't most of said that we had wished we had learned what we know now during our marriages?

I think there are certain techniques that are useful for different stages. I don't think strong detaching is needed for you guys at this time. Like you said, the 180's and act as ifs, are definite techniques to keep up.

Good luck.