Okay, I really do need some help on this. STBXW asked me to come down to sign some tax papers. She'll get like 2k more if I do. I agreed, but am reconsidering.

I will see none of this money. I have no problem with that aspect. I do, however, notice a streak of NO RESPECT from her throughout the last 6 mos. The only sign of consideration on her part has been sympathy over my missing DDs and making sure they spent xmas w/ me. The only apology was one I insisted on after she freaked out on me. I, on the other hand, have apologized continuously for my behavior. I've been a total wimp through this entire fiasco and I'm tired of it.

Given the betrayal re: the 3 mo separation and her telling me she was done after the 1st week and her freakout when I told her I wouldn't just give in to her (she threatened to keep the girls from me forever) I don't trust her to be reasonable when she gets the D. She may mean well now, but once I have no leverage I'm sure she'll do whatever she wants regardless of my feelings.

She's also shown no interest in keeping me up to date on the girls and their activities, despite my asking for that. She dismisses my opinions on child-rearing issues. She also talks over me, rarely letting me speak.

I want a show of respect before I jump to do whatever she asks.

Should I tell her this? If so, how? Really, please help w/ this. I DON'T want to screw this up.


~Mark

Me: 38
W: 34
Together: 9yrs
1st M: may '03
1st D: april '08
1st bomb: june '08
remarried: oct '08
2nd bomb: aug '09 --(W asked for D one week into 3 mo. trial separation which was meant to save our M)