480. What is your most preferred form of affection?

For me? either gifts or snuggling
For her? acts of service or snuggling.

470. If you learned information that confirmed your partner is having an affair, how would you respond?

First I would want to hear her side.
Then I would hope she still wants to give us another chance.
If so, off to therapy we would go.
If not, I'd cry my eyes out and be lost forever.

460. What defines "family" to you

I used to think it was blood relatives and in-laws. Now I know that it is anyone who feels like family - always has your back, complains about your flaws but will kick the @$$ of anyone else who would, and just generally loves you like you are their family and vice versa.

450. After committing to a partner - stating your intention to be together FOREVER - what, if anything, do you think justifies changing that commitment at a later date?

I truly can't imagine a reason knowing how much I have loved her for most of my life. Since asked, I would have to say cheating, but even then I would want to work it out if possible.

440. Once you make a commitment to a partner - a lifetime commitment, be that through a ceremony, a wedding or other formal and stated commitment - do you believe that the loss of attraction or loss of passion is sufficient reason to separate?

Fortunately, I've not had to worry about that even after 29 years. Thinking about it now, no, I don't think that is a good reason to separate. I think that is a good reason to rekindle it.

430. Are you comfortable with and/or willing to go to bed mad at your partner? If you are willing to go to bed mad, are you likely to do so on the couch or in bed with your partner?

One rule that we have always had is that we work it out before we go to bed. We have rarely broken that rule. However, we did just recently. I was NOT comfortable at all with it. At first I just stayed in bed. Then I started feeling sorry for myself and went out and slept on the couch.

420. Do you have a need that you suspect your partner will never be able to meet?

I'd like to say no. Unfortunately, the only person who can make me like myself, care for myself, and forgive myself is me. But she does give it a good try :)