In 2 years, it's improved only slightly. A couple of glances here and there. I mostly stare at my knees, my shoes, his shoes, the hem of his pants, his socks. . .he likes colorful patterned socks.

He was very firm once and made me look at him before he responded to something I had said. That was the only time he did that.

Other than that, the only times I have made prolonged eye contact is when I'm upset and confronting him, which has only been a few times.