I have been living on my own for almost 2 years now. H & I have spent everyday for the past week together for several hours each evening & during the day over the week-end. Working on R issues, talking through the Stosny book, making small talk, playing Yahtzee, going shopping, eating meals together, parent teacher conferences, etc.
I asked him for some space today, reassured him it was nothing he had done. Told him I would bring D14 up to his place after school. But that I just wanted some alone time. He got very short & snippy.. he said he understood that I was stressed, but he just wanted to be with me to comfort me.
I said, me taking care of myself with some alone time without you guilting me about not spending time with you, would be comforting to me. I have decided this is what I need today. Will you please respect that?
He made some snide comment about me reading more books (I had told him I had stopped at B&N & bought a new book about relationship communication) then hung up. (sigh)
I am frustrated with myself for thinking it would be kind of me to let him comfort me 'his way' when 'his way' is not what I want (co-dependent that I am).
I am frustrated that I'm still being patient (5 weeks later) for a job offer or rejection with only a short email stating that "you're very much still being considered" to give me hope.
I am frustrated with technology issues at work that are messing up my lessons for my classes & the students are loudly expressing their displeasure.
Thanks for listening. Peace Bridge
Divorced 03/2010 Mom to two amazing kids
Taking the road less traveled because those encountered on the way may be just as unique.
