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Post by faithopelove on Feb 22, 2019 1:37:17 GMT
One big thing as I mentioned in my other thread is that she absolutely doesn't want to feel pressure in the relationship. No pressure to have sex. No pressure to spend time together. It turns her off big time. I've improved on that and let her initiate more and it's working quite well. We are spending less time together than I'd like but it's always good times. Same for sex. Thanks for the pointer for the videos, I'll definitely watch them. youtu.be/i2Bnpy2GCUQThis video and why DA won’t open up on same channel. I find her videos to be so helpful, spot on and non-judgemental!!
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Post by faithopelove on Feb 22, 2019 1:40:57 GMT
I will try to heed your advice. She knows I'm reading that book and she was the one that asked questions about it. But as she seems put-off by the couple bubble idea, I won't try to impose this on her. I'll try to keep our discussions about the book low-pressure (i.e. not expecting her to change or take the book as gospel). We both know that the AP and DA pairing is the main challenge in our relationship and we both want to find solutions to that because we want a future together. She often talks about retiring together (we're in our early 40s) so she has no trouble with commitment. I'm fairly hopeful that we can make it work but at this point I'm the only one actively seeking solutions. She is willing to make adjustments though and has done so in the past already. She's putting a bit more effort to stay in contact when we're not together (which is most of the time since we're a LAT couple). There is a great video on here somewhere that addresses the needs of a DA in a relationship. I think faithopelove posted it, somewhere in the DA section. I thought it was AMAZING. @nullified - so glad you found the video helpful! Even though I’m AP I thought it was spot on for DA, as far as what I know from being with my ex. I have respect for all the insecures facing their demons and producing positive change, but especially for the DA I think it takes incredible courage to step near that “fire.” Praying we all find our happy.
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