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it's a paradox. On one hand, we always have to DB, you know?


It's ingrained in me. I don't know how NOT to do it. I use it with everything and of course I STILL think of ways to DB my H.

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I can only handle ONE MAJOR marital crisis, not to mention the years in that crap. Now that I know I can make it on my own


Did your H have legitimate complaints the first time? Or was it just the terror of him leaving and now you've thought that one through?

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For me, the DB WORK part, where you're wounded and suffering,

is a once in a life time deal...


See, I think that too--I can *never* be as devastated as that first time. So...what the heck? What do I have to lose?? I don't think it will make TONS of difference one way or the other but...

I know this guy--I know him inside and out. What is the harm of throwing him a truth dart now and then? Being kind, or encouraging him if I am able to.

Am I fooling myself? Or am I that strong now??

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it empowers me to know, that I will NEVER go thru something like that again...


Very empowering! I feel like no one can hurt me in that way EVER again. It's a great feeling!

Have a ladies' meeting tonight and am wanting to make a squash dish--got any good recipes to share?!