Wondering if I should have responded to this email sent to me on Sept 28th. I didn't. I thought it was the right thing to do. Now I'm questioning it, like I question everything:

"I have not and will not reverse my decision to dissolve our marriage. Your efforts to change my mind have only further convinced me to proceed with the divorce. Please, recognize the severity of what you've done and except the consequences. If you care for me in any way whatsoever you will comply with my wishes. It is not fair for you to attempt to trap me in a loveless marriage due to a technicality of your violation of our marriage vows. You should trust me when I say that divorce is a safer alternative to remaining together in our situation.

Please, do not contact my family and drag them into this. It will not have the results you're seeking.

Also, I cannot continue to live this way much longer. I would like to keep the house. And I know that you have the option of moving in with your sister in (another state). I'm not saying this has to happen over night, but, I strongly encourage you to pursue that option so we can minimize the difficulty of this situation. My attorney has informed me that you do not have to respond to the court by the deadline if you agree to a marital settlement agreement. If you simply fail to respond to the court by the deadline I will still stand by my generous offer and acquire all the debt as long as you move away.

Regards,"