Great advice and the road map as usual Puppy. I have to say I feel absolutely ready to GAL now. The waiting was killing me and she replying was such a relief.
Smile and wave. Such a nice way to put it, isn't it?
I made a deal with myself.
She's responsible for the consequences of her decisions, I'll be responsible for the consequences of mine (telling OMW, etc) I can cope with that. At least this time, it was MY choice. Her affair wasn't.
Thanks again, F
Separated: March 1 * Affair discovered: 20-March * Exposed: 27 March * Def. separation: May 1st *
Everything that YOU have done, even if in error, has been done in an effort to PRESERVE your marriage.
Everything that SHE has done, has been done to FLEE from her marriage, and to cheat.
Doesn't make you a saint -- you both are still responsible for your own issues in the marriage -- but there's simply no comparison between the tactics and actions of the two spouses at this stage of the game. One is done from a position of morality and ethics, and the other from a position of fantasy, escape, entitlement and lust.
Ok. OM W made contact. He confronted him and of course he lied. He said the flowers were because my W had lost a sister! She only has one sister and I just spoke to her on the weekend!
She's in denial. I said I understand is hard but she needs to be strong for her kids. Asked for more evidence so sent everything I had.
I think she'll get there but the important thing is she already confronted him and he lied. After our talk she's better prepared for the next round.
Separated: March 1 * Affair discovered: 20-March * Exposed: 27 March * Def. separation: May 1st *
Yes, i think it did. Or she'd have ended the conversation. I told her specific details as his mobile phone number, etc she was in shock, obviously.
She asked me about my story with my wife and if she knew. I was honest but tried not to reveal to much. Specially about the plan. But I did try to reach for some empathy and told her I admire her courage to confront this and be strong for her family.
Separated: March 1 * Affair discovered: 20-March * Exposed: 27 March * Def. separation: May 1st *