Dad - it's you that has managed the pain to commit yourself and to look for ideas - be proud of that no matter the up or down. Don't give up now - keep looking for long term changes to make your and your Ws life together better.
We had a great weekend and went to a concert together Sunday night. I've been trying to catch the flu and it finally happened so I didn't go to work today. My 17yr old daughter made a couple terrible remarks this morning so I just couldn't let it slide. The whole ordeal brought out feelings and comments from my W that were difficult to hear. I'm reading DR right now but felt the need to check-in here. I hope I didn't just blow-it today. I VERY nervous about our meeting with the MC tonight!
DCB - you're trying, how can that ever be a loss?!
Re-examine what you could've done differently, apologize if needed, correct what is correctable, and move on. Everyone blows-it from time to time. Strong people fix it.
Wow...you all are so awesome! Made it through MC session # 1. Very frank discussion but she seems to be solution oriented. I'm about 2/3 through the DR book. I'll continue to focus on the future. I believe it's gonna be a rough road but it's worth it. I appreciate everyone's support. Have a great evening. Thanks!
Well.....you were all very accurate in saying this isn't an easy process. We had our 2nd meeting with the MC who asked me to continue with my efforts and asked my wife if she would be willing to open her heart to me again. That all sounds great but to give my W comfort she put a deadline of Sept. 1st on our relationship. The MC said by that time we should have either addressed our issues or have a very clear understanding of why we can't be together. I understand why she did this but still.....hearing the deadline date just about made me get sick in her office (sorry to be so graphic!). My W recognized that and even commented as we left the session that she knew that was hard for me to hear.
We have a very busy month with graduations and family activities. In addition My W has
My W had reconnected with many old friends. Between all the family and friend distractions I feel like our R is not a big deal. I'm probably wrong but the mind can cause irrational thoughts! Ve almost finished the book DR. I realize it's not a long read but I've only had short periods available to read. Oh. And my mother-in-law in staying with us for 1 month. I darn sure feel like I'm being tested!!!
