Yes, lots of possibilities. Ya gotta believe. Whichever way the wind blows, you will be good. Too bad about the entanglement. That may yet be a blessing, as it is not so easy to unravel. At least it means more time to try to unravel it, and maybe mroe time means more opportunity to reconsider.

Feeling financially dependent has to be a drag. Have you thought about a job? Maybe now is a good time to look into training, building a network, preparing just in case.

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Does she know she can come back ? UNCONDITIONINGLY ( she could not do it any other way)

No, I don't think she knows. I imagine she thinks it is too far gone at this point. I have no way to tell her. Like I said, no contact whatsoever. Not a single word in 7 months. Court ordered. I can smile, which I do. I always look nice. I am always laughing with the kids when she sees me for kid exchange. I don't know what else to do.

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Have you had another girlfriend since it all happened ?

I thought about dating but it just did not feel right. So I am working on making guy friends, doing guy things - car shows, auto races, golfing, fishing, football games. For now that will keep me happy. I don't really want a woman right now. She knows I could go out and get a date, she might even think I am dating. Again, no communication. The dating thing really won't work - as a signal to her I mean - at least not at this point, because I just cannot do it. Maybe I should. Maybe it would be good for me.

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You become stronger when there is someone else in your life.

Yes, I completely agree. You know I feel the same way with the guys I am spending more time with. I feel better as I build a new network of friends.

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Not sure where you are at with W. She may have another man ...

I doubt it. 42 yrs old, 4 kids, no job,...My 6 yr old told me that mommy was on match.com (dating site) but she just kept meeting weirdos so she stopped. Can you imagine? a 6 year old!! I found out because the girl was bringing up match.com on the computer in my house. That was her way of telling me.

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hope you have some fun things planned with kids. Lovely spring morning here so I am going outside to do solo mother jobs . Ha Ha

We're going to a fair tomorrow! It's just the beginning of fall here. Hayrides and livestock shows and music and carnival stuff. It should be really fun. I'm glad you are enjoying the morning. It's good to appreciate the gifts you have in front of you, every day.

Stay well. SMILE!!!