I don't know if I'd look forward to the first MC. Just kidding.

When we first went to MC, it was almost always positive. I think it helped my W and I communicate to each other with a third person in the room. He was a good therapist too.

But remember that it might not get tough right away and if your W is like mine, it took a day or so to let things sink in.

My W and I would both tell you it was a positive even though we are where we are at now.

But don't assume it's going to be bad. Go in with an open mind completely.

your weekend story was...ummmmm...interesting. My W too has a friend who's divorce will be finalized next month. This friend keeps wanting my W to spend some "girl" time with her and my W isn't too keen on it.

I hope you realize that what you write here has no bearing on your real life. ;-)

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.
--Jean Jacques Rousseau.