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[blownaway65]

Aver, detaching is being able to not be concerned at all about what H is thinking whether it's about You, OW, finances, the house or whatever.

The important thing here is YOU, not H and what he thinks or feels uncomfortable with.

YOU want to be involved in the play, YOU want to do a good job on the set design. YOU need to be strong enough to do this without bringing "your personal drama" into the mix.

I'm sure YOU can do this Aver, you'll go to the production meetings looking fabulous (but not over the top) and sporting a great PMA. Your sets will be brilliant, doesn't matter 2 hoots if H hasn't got the balls to show up - you have (figuratively speaking).

Don't bring yourself down to his level !

And PS. as to tonight being a Demo of how you're moving on. Doesn't matter if H is there or not, others will notice the new Aver and it will get back to him soon enough - but make sure the demo isn't just a Demo, it has to be real or it doesn't count !