Originally Posted by: JeffS65

As others have said; you'll always hit some level of plateau. It just happens and usually means you need to challenge and expand your skills. In this early stage though, it's the 'beginner hump'. Perservere and you'll get there.

Hi Jeff, happy to hear your wife is feeling more positive! Sounds like she is realistic and knows that there will be plenty of other humps on the journey, but it's really great that she's feeling more optimistic.

The only thing I'll add to your remarks about the beginner hump is that you can't put a timetable on that hump. Some people will get through it and start to really feel comfortable after 3 or 4 months, while others will take a lot longer. Frustratingly, I fall into the latter category! Nonetheless, I shall persevere. If I'm no better in 5 years than I am today, well, I'll still be working at it! Not gonna quit!