I'm actually typing this from my iPhone so I'll excuse myself now for the misspelling.
You are absolutely right about this being a chess game. Think of it that way it has helped me to deal with the very limited interactions I've had this week. In the privacy of my house and this board I'm a total wreck but when I do speak to her I'm putting on a happy face I even smile while on the phone just to keep myself relaxed. With you it's a little tougher cause you actually have to see him but basically you are in a chess game and he who thinks ahead and controls their emotions is winning. This is the single hardest thing I've done so far.
