As we move forward

[BeingMe]

The law should really be changed in the UK regarding couples who live together without marrying. In Canada (I think this applies to all provinces), once you have lived together for a year, you are regarded as common law spouses, and have the rights and privileges the same as a married couple. I know someone who has been common law for more than 20 years, and she doesn't want to get married, but she has rights to her partner's pension, property, insurance, medical aid at work, child support in the event of a break-up. Have you ever thought about getting a second opinion on what your lawyer says? Just a thought.

Life is unfair, even for those who do the right thing, but if we have an attitude of forgiveness and letting go (although, not letting people get away with cheating with finances or other), being content within ourselves, then I think it evens out the field. We just have to learn from the past, enjoy the now, and hope the future brings good things.

Take care, mandyloo. You handled your sitch so well. Your ex is one of the biggest fools I have ever seen on this bb. He threw away the best parts of his life, and is too stubborn and stupid to realise it. Even if he never says it to your face, I bet inside himself (when he is being truthful to himself), on those quiet nights alone, when he is thinking about his own demise one day, he is kicking his virtual a$$ for throwing away a loving partner, and a fantastic son. Better to blame you and S14 then himself and OW though, 'eh!