Today is my s.o.'s birthday. So I've tried to make this be a nice weekend for him, especially since his health is not good. I invited him to my place and I've had special treats for him, and I've been waiting on him and preparing his favorite things to eat. I gave up watching my Sunday TV programs, so he can view what he likes on TV. Initially, on Friday, I cleaned his apartment and did his laundry and did his grocery shopping, and ran other errands for him. I took care of his mail and made his appointments, as he is not up to doing that on his own.

A little while ago, he told me that he notices that I'm not as attractive as when I was younger.

I've told myself that, since it is his birthday, I don't think I should say, "You know what, Sweetheart, you've just earned the a**hole-of-the-day award."

I excuse so much on the basis of his health being poor. Don't even sick people have a responsibility to be a little bit nice to their caregivers? I've told myself, "Do NOT let this get you depressed!"

God save us from the tyranny of the weak. They can get away with so much because we are inhibited from abandoning them.