lol FM! I think your joke was funny! But at this time I am not in the mood to joke with him...it seems like I want to be not too friendly not too mean but definitely I don't want to come across as if I am in pain. Thank you for responding though! Even though I won't use a joke, now I know my original idea came across as weak so I really appreciate the feedback!

OK so I will still say "Thanks for fixing that! Did you need anything else? Ok- well we will see you tomorrow!" And if he protests then I can say "I know this is hard for you but I really appreciate you respecting my need for space."

What do you think? Better? I want to be confident, respectful and take control of the interaction.

Last edited by newmama; 05/12/10 03:03 AM.
me,34
exH,34
S,16 months
S:3/31/09-left for OW
started DBing 10/09
d final: sometime 10/10
current:
http://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2022856&page=1
met in 2004