W and I are moving forward with the divorce, and yet she continues to act like she's my friend. No thanks.
I sent her an e-mail Sunday night and told her I need to get the legal stuff done. I laid out my basic financial proposal, and told her if she's agreeable to it, we can proceed through the mediator rather than lawyers. I offered to meet with her if she wants to go over stuff. She replied and said she'd like to meet, but if it gets too hostile or emotional, then she'll have to negotiate through lawyers. She offered to meet this Friday night, which is her weekend with the kids. Friday night? Yeah, right. I have plans. I told her that wouldn't work for me, and I offered Monday at lunchtime, blocking out my whole kid-free weekend. I also said I hoped to avoid lawyers, and that I have no anger or hostility about it since I've realized it is for the best.
No reply for a day, then this morning she said she doesn't want to meet in the middle of the day, and offered next Wednesday night. I said that might work for me, and that I'd let her know.
Feels good to put myself above all this, finally.
Going out with friends to a Halloween party on Friday, then my lady friend on Saturday. Sunday is football, Monday and Tuesday I have the kids. She can wait.
