You are doing good as far as DB goes....and the fact that your H is having a hard time with getting "his way" speaks volumes. You should never be a doormat while he is having all his fun, but giving him a little attention will make him want more.....just a little, until he is "weened off" OW. But you shouldn't make yourself available ALL the time if you are enjoying yourself in GAL....this is YOUR TIME! H needs to understand this part...and from what you described about him it seems like he's the one coming across as "needy". You don't want a baby, you want a husband! So good for you Olive in not being available for him all of the time - you have a life too!
Another thing is that you are expecting too much too soon. I have the same problem, and I get frustrated and blow up. Happens every time. So now I just try to hold back my emotions because I know they will do me no good, but it is always good to vent and release some steam in other ways. I go to the gym now. And I work my butt off on those machines. I think I twisted my toe joint from all that running....but I feel good being at the gym on my time. Maybe your H will stop whining, dump OW, and start to join you in seeing how much fun you're having???
Just remember - YOU MATTER Olive!!!
~Sol
~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Single Dad, and luvin it! ~ Happiness is a state of mind ~