So we had parent/teacher interviews today. We talked about the kids etc. Our oldest is having a really bad stretch for the last 2 weeks. Constantly arguing, backtalking disobeying..etc. She sat there and asked if I've been giving him his ADHD medication (haven't missed it yet), or if I've talked to him etc. The teacher, who knows we're getting divorced, mentioned he's aware of the other things in son's life, she immediately changed the subject. In fact, she didn't mention it at all, almost like it wasn't happening. She got 7-8 texts during then interview and answered each one. The phone rang once, she answered it. Not one single time did she make eye contact or look near me. She was always averting her eyes or turning her head. It was really wierd, I'm a look at the person regardless of feelings person, and so was she I thought. Then she couldn't wait to leave, but sat on the phone in the parking lot until we left. later, when I was driving the kids to the store for a treat (cheer up), there she was sitting in a different parking lot talking on the phone. Her excuse for leaving the interview so quickly was she needed to get back to work. And to top it all off, she looks terrible, sunken eyes, pasty complexion, yellow teeth etc, she's gotten worst since I saw her on Tues. I'm really worried for her.
But one of her friends who was split from her husband of 20 years, and bitterly, out of the blue announced she was reconciling with him. This woman was my wife's confidant in the early parts of the separation, I hope my wife takes note. And it looks so far (only a month in) like it's working, they seem happy together.
Me: 36 years old 1st marriage Wife: 40 years old second marriage S: 12 D: 6 Status: Separated Nov 2/08, Served papers Feb 18/09. PA confirmed 03/09 Custody: 1 week on, 1 week off, wife wants sole.