Michelle,

You are on target on everything. Maybe I've taken this too fast and I'm missing the point on DB skills. Instead, I've allowed my feelings to get the best of me and antagonize my W. You sure are right. I did recover today and refocused on DB principles of taking things slowly, observing, assessing, showcasing the new me.

My W and I talked again over the phone today and both of us were calmer, more serene, and definitely more kinder to one another. I did well, and so did she. At one point in the conversation, she talked quite abruptly, so I told her I won't talk to her if she maintained that harsh attitude. So she stopped and understood my point.

Anyway, I'm still having a great time with the boys.

Thanks for the good focus.

Joel


Me:44
WAW:43
Children S13,S11,S7
Married 17 yrs
W left JUN 08
W filed JAN 09
D proceedings dismissed AUG 09
W refiles 1 MAR 11