MC- No response..so predictable. I did take the bait. So how do I handle this going forward. I am sure he is going to contact me. Do I just continue my behavior and he will just be forced to accept it? Do I bring this issue up again? I am sure the next time we speak..he won't even talk about it.

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Step 1- Accepting that the old marriage is over.

I am fully ready to accept this...I am not so certain he is.

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By focusing on yourself, as opposed to forcing or controlling the overall situation, the issues that the LBS finds within themselves have been addressed. More so....those issues have been wiped out by consistency and habit.

Do they typically address these issues by themselves? Most of them are just so completely lost. Is it not OK to point out these issues to them? I am not sure my H even realizes his issues some times.

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He will continue to blame everyone and everything except where the it belongs-inside him.

This is one of the biggest challenges I face with my H. He continuously blames everyone else for everything. He has a very tough time looking within.

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H keeps yanking your chain. I don't know exactly what to tell you to do other than you have to stop him pulling you back in.

How do I do this?

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Why now is it so imperative that since OW is leaving that he has to have a decision from you? Some reaction? For you to answer your f@cking phone? Why?

I think it is all related to his lease. Regarding me answering the phone..he would ALWAYS get so angry when I didnt answer the phone or respond to him quickly. That is the narcissism.."what is more important than me contacting you?". It didn't matter that I was at work, out with friends, or whatever. I think this got worse once he started his A because he became paranoid. I don't remember this being a big issue several years ago.

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Answer me one question. What has he done besides words to you that makes you think he is ready and mature enough to make a brand new marriage?

Forwarding me emails and texts...otherwise..nothing.