My reply was very mater of a fact. I said I was not planning on visiting next week and that I would get her the pay stubs ASAP. I also said I wanted to talk to the kids on the phone, if possible. I'm not sure if I should have said that last part though.
LW, You need to hone your LBS DB replies.
"Why would you assume I am coming out to see you, I have other plans for next week. I will send you the pay stubs when I can. I will call at ____ (time) each evening to talk to my children. When we need to talk about the kids, finances or other pertinent issues I will call you."
Don't let her tell you what you are going to do!
I don't think you have a chance of talking her back the way you currently let her dictate the terms of your relationship. Take action and lead. You can handle it.
Cheers Coach
M22,H45,W45 S21/18D12 Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties and at the same time confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.
