Hi Julie,
Thank you for your kind reply makes me feel better knowing I'm not the only one going through this and that I can talk about things.
I loved your giving him a couple of whiskes before you whipped off your dressings that was so brave of you.
Your advice about not taking reactions so personally or seriously has hit a spot and I believe me and my partner are over thinking and worrying what might happen. This has got me thinking about just getting it over with, maybe I will choose New Years when he's had a few beers!
Louise x