a "divorce support group" doesnt sound like much fun. Do something FUN instead, if you're going to be out.
Erm.. why is he "dropping off" the camping stuff? couldnt he just keep it?
Going without seeing each other for a week, is a long time.
How about this:
make fun (and REAL) plans for yourself, to go do something at 7. Grab a friend, and arm-twist them into going somewhere with you :-)
When he arrives, make sure that you are either all dressed up reasonably nicely, or in process of getting ready. Time it so that you potentially have a short time together to chat and catch up, and then YOU be the one to leave first.
PS: **NO SEX**
PPS: after you actually have plans, tell him that you "have plans with some friends", but will probably be there at 6pm.
Ask him to be on time, and if he's late, to just leave the stuff OUTSIDE, or to bring them by another time. If you dont have free run of "his place", and a key, then he shouldnt have free run of "your place".
This should be a positive thing for you either way: either you have a little chatting time with him, looking fabulous... or, he's late, but you dont care because you're going to be out having FUN!
Enjoy
Last edited by Dom R; 08/20/0706:43 PM.
My current status: june 2006. Wife ran out and filed D. Finalized Jan 11, 2010, after 12.5 years M. 3 wonderful sons caught in the middle