She thought I was controlling. That I didn't share my feelings with her. That I wasn't there for the kids enough. That she couldn't be her true care free happy self. D said we both seem happier apart. That I smothered her with flowers and candy when she would've rather had the money. That I didn't like her friends. That I can't sit still and left her alone a lot when we were in large groups. TRUE That everything had to be done at my convenience or I over did, she thought it was wierd that I'd get up at 2 am and beat her to the laundry. TRUE, I over compensated and stressed about making her happy, always felt like I was repenting and I always just wanted her to myself. That I'm intense and she said I could say something wonderful to her, but my actions showed otherwise. That if she did something I didn't approve of, she'd hear about it. Kinda true. That we didn't do enough together. That TV ruined our family.
Which of those are true?
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i wouldn't have the relationship with the kids i have now.
That part is likely true. Just ignore her setting herself up as a hero in that version of the story.
Kid,
there is a good chance that you'll take this wrong, and you shouldn't. Stop wtih the Dear's and Honey crap. I'm willing to bet she doesn't want to hear it. I know I didn't, I found it demeaning and condesending. Food for thought, your choice if you want to eat it.
Experience is a brutal teacher, but you learn. My God, do you learn. - C.S. Lewis
Life is usually all about how you handle Plan B. - Jack3Beans
Listen without defending; Speak without offending - FaithinAK