She picked up the kids and hung around for about 30 minutes.<BR> She looks great!!<P>I finally said, I been thinking about my behavior from this AM and when i act that way, I realize how much work I have to do on myself.<P>She just shook her head.<P>She asked if I made plans for tonight. Only to catch up on some work.<P>W:Why don't you call male Friend 1 or male friend 2 and go out.<P>JK: I have work to catch up on.<P>W: I thought since it was the 4th you could go out and have esome fun.<P>JK: NO I have work to do.<P><BR>NOw why is she concerned with what I'm doing tonight?<P>does she feel gulity about cancelling our plans fo rthis evening?<P>Incidentallly, she never made other plans for tonight.<P>I asked her to do a family thing on Friday night, free outdoor concert with a 50's band.<BR>She reiterated that she thought it wsa a bad idea not to get daughters hopes up.<P>I said I understand yor feelings, but think about it, I think we all would have great time.<P>Question: Should I continue to ask for family time or wait until she mentions it again??<P><BR>JK<P><BR>

JK:<P>Like fishing, you can dangle the worm and see if they bite. But if you force the hook, the fish usually gets away. Work 'em in slowly.<P>Godspeed,<BR>STL