As crazy as this may sound Frank, seems to me there are at least little signs that XXX might be recognizing the need for a peaceful coexistence.
Not that I would be giving her power of attorney over my living will or anything...
Glad you ended the back and forth conversation. Nothing more than a waste of time for both of you. Trust me, you will find many, many opportunities to have similar conversations over the years, and they will always be as fruitless as they are now.
You know what some write on this board about how the WAS comes to their senses at some point? My personal experience (and Deb's for that matter) suggests otherwise. My ex is still just as out in left field as she was the day she walked out the door, and it's now been nearly four years.
I wouldn't fret much about the changing of the locks. While it never hurts to check with your lawyer (who should definitely be gracious about such questions given your healthy contribution to her earnings this year, lol), I tend to agree with Fig that given the settled state of your affairs, you are well within your rights to establish personal security at your home.
And if I could offer a friendly counsel on the dating scene?
Don't be in a rush. And keep it friendly for a bit. While you've been emotionally solo for some time now, you've also been living in a (sometimes not so) demilitarized zone. If you can manage some small group social activities for awhile, it might help you ease back in to the casual social scene.
My friend, I cannot imagine you lacking for the attention of interested females for long. You're the solidest of solid catches. But heal your heart for a bit and get a routine establsihed. You don't want to be balancing too many things right out the gate of your new life.
Finally, awesome sounding weekend with the kids. Of course you know they don't always have to be weekends that are chalk full of activities, but make every hour a good hour.
Blessings,
Bill
"Don't tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon."
