Congratulations on setting up your boundaries. It's about time!

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For the first time, I clearly stated boundaries and WAW really didn't like it very much. It may make the upcoming week a little rough and vacation may not be what she dreamed of, but I think a dose of reality was good for her.

Her anger is a GOOD sign. It means what you said to her is registering. She is starting to see someone who is finally standing up for his rights.

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She said something like "you are pushing us to divorce".

WAW TEST: "Let's see how serious he is about this." Don't believe a word of it. She's trying to whip you back into her program.

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Now, I have to stay firm and not backpedal and actually live what I said.

Write this down on a 3x5 card and repeat it to yourself every five minutes of the day. Memorize it and LIVE it. If you don't you may as well chain yourself to the railing of a sinking ship.

Expect a constant barrage of tests on your boundaries. My comments on FutureUnkown's thread will give you an idea. Read my next reply after that too. Check them out. Spend some time reading the last few pages of his situation to see how similar your behavior has been to his.

So, how does it feel to finally BE THE MAN?


M:11 | T:12 | Status: Married
4C's of WAS communication: Cool, Calm, Collected and CONFIDENT