You're right, continuing to GAL is important. I've never been on a vacation with a group of friends, that might be a positive experience (even though I know I'd miss my H like crazy).
I think with my husband, one reason he has difficulty with appreciating a spouse is his own father was not the best role model. Evidentally he used to go out on the weekends while my mother-in-law stayed home and watched the kids... and he also had affairs! It's funny, when I first met my husband I thought he had the perfect "Ozzie and Harriet" family. A great example of appearances being deceiving.
Hey Lawless!!!
How nice to see your name!!! I'm glad you're feeling better and that I was able to give you some helpful advice. My gosh! Has it really been 5 months ago??? I've been here this long? I'll have to look for your thread and catch up. I hope your kids are well and that things are a little calmer in your daily life.
There is no arriving, ever. It is all a continual becoming.