Bond - I have to admit that the one and only approach I have not taken so far is to really stand my ground. I am far more the passive aggressive type with her. But..yet...as a Sales Manager at a new car dealership I can stand my ground with anyone else.
I was so excited just to see her, and have her come by the house, that I never even thought about just being busy with yard work as I really was. Nothing good came out of our conversation, so in hindsight there was no reason for me to have it. She got exactly what she wanted.
So...here's my plan: I will go dark again and re-think my plan of giving her a card for her birthday next week. I won't say a word about financial stuff. I will make her bring it up. I will then say that I am not sure what is best for me and kids yet. Then at some point, tell her I have decided to stay with our original plan. At least, that gives me some control and she will be the one waiting for my answers.
At this point, even if I make her angry, what do I have to lose?
Thanks Mr. Bond. I needed that. Without RobX and Gnosis around to make me Be The Man, I fall back to what comes naturally - and look where that got me.
