I don't want to write a super long post but I do want to update on some things.
W came back from Vegas and I could tell she was boiling over. I kept cool and happy..even thanked her for the gift. Once D was in bed the anger started coming. I stayed calm and validated and listened. That night we got nowhere so I left the room and went to bed.
The next morning I'm up early working out and I start getting D ready. W is still not happy at all. Pressing me on the L letter and I keep saying - you know where I stand etc.
Last night - It starts again, I validate and listen but when pressed on intel gathering I stick with 'anything I've done is to protect my family'. Then W starts to change in tone and demeanor. She's owning the sh*t about her 'friend', shouldn't be a secret, shouldn't have shared information about our M etc. Then she asks what do we do about the laywers.
At this point, I said your decision. I will do what I need to do to protect myself. W then agrees to FT together and gets the referral she got from her IC to setup appointment.
Now this could all change - very new and I need to see follow through on the NC with OM (which W agreed to and said, 'I don't care if I ever talk to OM again') and I don't call off the L unless W does and proves it.
Just an update and a thank you for making me stick to my guns - even if I messed up a few times.
I have no illusions here. Words are just words but we'll see what actions follow.
There is a lot more but I can't remember everything.
M 40 W 39 D 4 M 5 years Bomb dropped 08/09 In house separation