I was supposed to get divorced tomorrow - part 2

[1853dave]

This week went ok - nothing notably great, but certainly nothing bad happened. We interacted a few times, mostly when picking up / dropping off the kids. I use some humor when I can, and she responds... I compliment her almost every time I see her, and she seems appreciative of it. I even told her the other day "I'm sorry if I say this a lot, but you really do have the nicest legs!" (she's a runner too....) She thanked me, and said, "Well, it's better than telling me I have gigantic thighs or something!" We both laughed. I'm learning to read her a bit better - when she's receptive to compliments or humor, and when she's not as receptive.

I am trying not to show pursuing behavior, but I must admit I still do sometimes. Probaby because I get some positive reaction. When picking up the kids the other day, they were lined up giving W hugs and kisses...I was 3rd in line, so I extended my hand for a handshake. She laughed and shook my hand, saying "so long" as though we were leaving on a transatlantic cruise. We were both laughing, and I gave her a friendly one-armed hug, and she responded with one too, with pats on the back...like she used to do.

I'm going to do my best to not touch her purposely this weekend, and see if that gets me to back off on the pursuing. I think I am a little too "touchy" at times, and while it seems natural for me to do with her, the general advice is to not do it. She doesn't seem to initiate the touch or the hugs, so I'd probably be smart to back off...

Planning a great weekend with the kids! I've got that going for me...!