I know, part of the brutal reality. Turn it around - use the dogs to spark a new arrangment/discussion about what your plan is with them? Who's going to keep when you are gone? Let her try on the BGPs.
M22,H45,W45 S21/18D12 Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties and at the same time confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.
"W, I told you that I was going to move out to an apartment until my final plans for permanent relocation are in place. I was hoping to see you preparing to take over all the responsibilities of your life. I saw you took some steps and I was happy for it.
But it seems that your work schedule, your friends and your lifestyle is still not in tune with the responsibilities that come with the home and the pets you so clearly wanted to keep.
I have decided to rent a furnished house that allows pets and I will move there with them. I will not tolerate the neglect of our pets and this decision is not negotiable."
Rewrite it. Take out "you" and "your." Make it about what you have decided is best for you. "I have decided....." "I will ......" It can be done in two sentences. Clear and decisive.
M22,H45,W45 S21/18D12 Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties and at the same time confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.
"I have decided that instead of renting an appartment as I previously planned, I will rent a furnished house and move in there with all of our pets. I will make sure that they will be properly taken care of."
"I have decided that instead of renting an appartment as I previously planned, I will rent a furnished house and move in there with all of our pets. I will make sure that they will be properly taken care of."
Last sentence sound like you are blaming not going to help. The rest makes your point right on target.
If she asks why, "this is what is best for me."
M22,H45,W45 S21/18D12 Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties and at the same time confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.
M22,H45,W45 S21/18D12 Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties and at the same time confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.
M22,H45,W45 S21/18D12 Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties and at the same time confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.
