Sorry it has been a tough week. I do know this feeling so well. Often my husband gets home and will work outside on his 4x4 and I won't see him for hours. Then he plonks in front of the tv and if I try and chat I just get blank stares. The remote control gets looked at more lovingly.

It is usually during these times that I come on-line.

On the other hand, we often cook together which is great for chatting. Once in a very blue moon, we will play cards or a board game. I must be honest that the early days of walking hand in hand on the beach are gone. But I don't rule them out ... I will surprise him with a suggestion yet.

My suggestions to you- perhaps you could suggest to him that you play an on-line game together?

Oh, and I am sorry - I really do not know what to say about the Dad part.

Another thing that I thought of is that you could shower him with affection, physical and otherwise, this Saturday at your family day. If you normally retreat, he might find it a nice change and respond to it. Sometimes I get so fed up by waiting for affection from my husband that I plant myself all over him and he has no choice but to respond.

Good luck!