You go, Girl !!!
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Sounds to me like you are exactly on target, in that you solved all of your own dilemnas, and Mr should pay attention!
It has to be a two way street..................
How do I know that? I am single because of some of the very same excuses your Mr is giving you. Hopefully, he will grow like I hope I am finally doing.
(She is starting to warm back up after a 2 month hiatus)