I don't think having her father there at the meeting is a good idea. I can think of a few reasons....right off the top of my head without even thinking hard. She either wants him there for moral support of her; or she wants to say she had him for her "witness" (and then maybe they both lie about whatever is said); or she wants him to take over the conversation and intimadate you; or she has done a very bad thing with your money and she is afraid to tell you without her daddy there to help her. Is he a bully? IDK, of course....just a few wild guesses, but if I were you, I would tell her that if it has come to the point of having to pull in family members in your private conversations....and especially about finances, then perhaps you need to consult with your lawyer first. It is unfair of her to pull this stunt and she "is" being controlling. You probably have allowed her to do that so much in the past that now she is just over-bearing with it. Just b/c she said she wants something does not mean you have to do what she says. Stand up to her and show her that you will not be bull-dozed down into the ground.

I suspect she has been anxious to contact you the past couple of days b/c of the money situation. Don't crumble at their pressure. If you have to have you a "witness", then don't tell her that you plan to have a person in your corner at the meeting. Just let her and daddy show up and find out for themselves that you can do likewise.

It may not sound nice....what I am saying. But I am trying to "think" like she is at the moment.....and it could get crazy, so hang on and don't get slung off the rollercoaster.


It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!