OK, the only problem I think you have with drinking, from the outside looking in, is that you become an as$! So, I'd steer clear from that...
Hey, I can't drink wine, if I want to stay awake... So, if I'm spending time w/the family, watching movies, etc... guess who doesn't drink wine? Moi!
Same principle!
On my thread you said you admired my confidence. Confidence comes from liking what you are doing, how you are being, how you are handling things. I haven't had any for a LONG time... a robotic presence. I LIKE my movement off the fence. I LIKE that I'm shaking things up, just a bit...
Regarding your not sticking up for her to her/your friends. I think she's looking for another item to add to her ticker list of things that suck about you. IMHO
If there's a chance to support her in the future, do it. If there's a chance to be "her man" w/out the rest of the muck, do it. Other than that, let it go, and move on.
Cancun, huh? All-inclusive or no? Fun! How will the kids handle going w/just you? Considering they don't really know what is going on...
It's kind of weird. I know for so long I did what you are doing w/the bringing up of the R, and asking for hugs, etc... I read it now, and think, ICK! That is so unattractive! I would never want some sap following me around wanting a damn hug! I can say this, because I WAS WHERE YOU ARE in this process.
Be consistent...
#1 - BACK OFF #2 - BACK OFF #3 - Lay some boundaries about the Crackberry and FB. #4 - Join that gym!!! Now, that's hot! #5 - Self-improvement - stay away from the sauce even if you don't have a typical "drinking problem..." It will make you combative, emotional and stupid. BEEN THERE!!! #6 - Keep posting.
Me-46, D-21, S15, S13
After many years w/my head in the sand... I FILED Divorced 6/2011
The average woman would rather have beauty than brains, because the average man can see better than he can think.