Hey Beth!! Brilliant to hear from you- I missed you!!

I love T's suggestions about changing your environment a little. Updating a little, or changing some of the soft furnishings can make a big difference....

I thought your comments about interactions with H were really thought-provoking. The fight reaction is really tough to deal with- almost as though (as The Art of Seduction says) H is creating a triangle desire- where the interest of/R with someone else fuels another persons desire. What helps me is to think that I don't NEED to compete with OW. Because there is NO competition; we are better catches than them in every respect because we respect ourselves. We would not pursue married men. We stand by our commitments (to our M) even when the going is about as tough as it is ever going to get.

NO COMPETITION!!

I totally understand your wanting to go NC though- I feel like that quite often (hence the circles I think we travel on on my thread!). You are so strong and centered Beth! Not surprised you got some complimented at the party!!

L.xx