Julia,

Wow!! Your email is very strong, bold, and forthcoming. I am proud that you are ready to communicate all of these things. thank you for sharing what jody said about your sitch too. She definitely picks up on things that I wouldn't !!!

I honestly don't think it matters how you sign it at the end. this email is such a 180 from any communication you've had with H recently that I don't think he will notice how you sign it at the end.

I really liked how you slipped in the part about male attention. \:\)

i was thinking about your situation with H and the house. It reminded me a lot of the part in passionate marriage where he says, the more you think your spouse has issues, the LESS you need to talk about the issues with the spouse. As long as you are telling H bad news about the house, he will not have to deal with his issues with that, because he can just deal with you instead. Honestly if he has any brain cells left, if you step back and let him figure it out, it should take him about 5 minutes to realize that the house isn't going to sell any time soon. Don't be the bearer of bad news. I think it would be mothering too which is something you're trying to get away from right?

I am proud of your strength. Keep us posted!!!!

LOVE
T