Originally Posted By: AmyC
Then again, maybe I've just become a hardass.

Join the club. I refused to even consider moving out. She moved into guest room.

I discovered her active PA in Aug. and opened a separate bank account, withdrew 90% of funds from previous acct., cancelled joint cc's, took over all finances, only give her $ when she asks real nice. I even do all the shopping, drive her car to fill it up, etc.

She finally started working a bit to have some spending money.

I am completely nice to her and rarely mention anything R related, last time was in Sept. when she figured out that I had taken over the finances. She wanted an allowance, I told her to file for D if she wanted alimony from me. She refused!

Maybe none of this is DBing, but I have my sanity, live with my kids in my house, and maybe, just maybe, there is a chance that someday we will be able to address all of the cr@p that is wrong between us. If not, then in the meantime, I have a lot to be thankful for!

You do NOT have to give in to your WAW's ridiculous demands. Stand up for yourself and reclaim your manhood. Worst case is that you get rid of this crazy woman a bit quicker than otherwise. Best case is that she suddenly has a lot more respect for you...which could eventually lead to attraction!

Take care, SD


Me 41
W 41
Kids: S9 S7
Married 16 years
Bomb dropped 2/2/07
Still living together!
current thread