Hey P- Long time!
Originally Posted By: P17

What sort of mediation is this?


This is a session before a neutral 3rd party to try to come to agreement on division of assets, support, etc. rather than going straight to trial.

Originally Posted By: P17

Why does she need to talk? If she feels awkward then surely that's something for her conscience to deal with? Maybe I misunderstand that bit.


I don't know why she needs to talk. I agree- if she feels awkward, it's most likely her conscience speaking up. Perhaps she thinks I was following them or something.... although I was in the shopping center before she was, I think. I guess I'll know when we talk.

Originally Posted By: P17

It' her that needs to talk. I'd listen, validate and that's it. I wouldn't say much.


Sounds like a plan.


Me: 50; Wife: 48
Gay; civil union in NJ
no kids
M: 15 years, together 17
Bomb (OW) 2/09 (EA 3mos/PA 3mos) ILYBINILWY
W out of house, w/OW, in separation talks, nothing filed