It's Complicated!

[glamgirl]

Part of it PH is that when he does this I get angry inside since I see this as such a senseless expense that is unneccessary. Plus it's a constant reminder of what we don't have together.

I still believe my h is off in la la land and thinking only of himself at times.

[plentyhope]

GG, I hear you and he may well be in la la land due to his MLC. Your 180 of dropping the discussion and just giving him what he asked for probably is going to make him think, and realize that you are different now. That you are not as predictable as he thinks you are. And for the better. I am so proud of you.

[glamgirl]

Thanks PH I was trying really hard. Didn't go as well as I would have liked, but it's hard when the anger starts to surface.

H has been texting me all evening just about the kids and stuff, so I guess he has forgotten about our discussion yesterday too.

I have been nice and respectful.

[MidwesternGirl]

Hi GG--thinking of you. Sounds like you are handling things pretty good.

[glamgirl]

Thanks MWG. Thinking of you too. I just wished I had more time. The house is kind of a mess and I have so much baking and holiday stuff to do, but don't really have the motivation.

Any ideas on how to get motivated. I am thinking after Thur I am off work so that should help.

I want to bake and take some to work.

[plentyhope]

I just wished I had more time. The house is kind of a mess and I have so much baking and holiday stuff to do, but don't really have the motivation.

Any ideas on how to get motivated. I am thinking after Thur I am off work so that should help.

I want to bake and take some to work.

GG, As for trying hard with your H, pat yourself on the back for your baby step. Takes time to perfect it.

I don't know how to get motivated about baking and cooking. When you find out, please let me in on the secret

[glamgirl]

Comfort in the Storm Cont

Some paths that promise peace are in reality gateways to strife. Give a child anything he asks for and never say no to him, and in so doing create a breeding ground for a lifetime of unrest and complaint.

Likewise, never say no to yourself, and belatedly discover that self-indulgence does not deliver its promise of contentment and satisfaction, but rather fosters the twisted desires known as greed and lust.

Don't trade the trust you have earned with loved ones for fleeting pleasure or temporal gain. Peace comes from loving relationships, and loving relationships are always built on trust.

[glamgirl]

Comfort in the Storm Cont

In the noise and confusion of our fast-paced, busy world the quiet voice of peace can only be heard when we choose silence.

It was only after his years in the desert that Moses led his people to freedom. If Jesus chose to step away from the crowds and be alone for prayer, how much greater is our need for such solitude.

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

[MidwesternGirl]

"I don't know how to get motivated about baking and cooking. When you find out, please let me in on the secret."

Don't overwhelm yourself.

Turn on the Christmas music, make your favorite treats, etc. and bake away. I find it relaxing and relieves stress.

[Maya44]

I think once you get started on the baking, you will want to keep going. Like exercise or anything else you sometimes don't want to do...once you start though, you'll keep going.

I too am proud of you for keeping the anger inside.