I'm glad this brings you happiness, and many a men are like this, but I will never be like you are again. I was afraid to be alone and take care of everything myself, and I stayed in a toxic marriage and took part in self-sabotaging behaviors because of it, hurting many around me.
If I do find a partner again, they will complement my life. I will never be codependent again.
The trip between the maternity ward and the crematorium is what there is to life.
You misunderstand me. She does complement my life so completely. I can go elk hunting for two weeks or bird hunting in Argentina or just go back to Texas on my motorcycle and she just says have a good time and see you when you get back. Conversely when she got homesick but I needed to stay here to take care of things she could go and enjoy. As a matter of fact we once lived apart for two years, outside of a few visits, due to work. Both of us still thrived. We can depend on each other but we aren't dependent on each other. Both of us still have lives separate and distinct. When I say I don't know what I would do without her it's because I have no one else on earth I would trust so completely as I trust her. Maybe you will never have that kind of trust in another woman or anyone for that matter. If you did you'd understand what I mean. I'm just not gifted with the words to explain it. Last post in this thread I promise.