Get in the Zone...

While my mom was here recently, I took the chance to try and "back off" from the Miggity-me relationship a bit... thinking I would actually be able to do it since I had some support at home you know. What happened instead? The usual. Passive-aggressive me backed off for a week and couldn't stand the distance any longer, so I called him over and went for a drink. Then while in the car told him he really needs to prove to me that "IF" 10 years from now our family is in a position where we need to do what it takes, how would I know he'd step up and do what needs to be done? Seeing him not have a f/t job the entire time I've known him, what guarantee do I have that THIS is not who has become? The guy that mows his lawn, fixes his car and collects unemployment.
So, 2-3 days later, he goes into Auto Zone and gets called for an interview. Fills out paperwork, gets the job, but doesn't go in for the saturday training necessary to start working. He told me how Auto Zone kinda sucked his soul out and how he couldn't bring himself to take any more steps with that job... because there is no career there.
I accepted his decision. I appreciated that he went as far as he could. After all, I don't want him to despise me. I just wanted some indication that he'll do what it takes... or do as much as he can. This was a big step in the relationship for me I think. I'm glad he even did as much as he did. We are now enjoying relaxed freedom again since my mom left. I kinda miss her, but enjoy being able to spend time with Miggity again.