Perhaps this Alamo:

“W, I realize we are going to face some challenges with your career that will require you to be in SC for a month. I feel that it is in E’s best interest to stay here with me as you will be extremely busy working there.”

Leave the L comment out for your rebuttal. Once you bring up that you are speaking to a L, she will probably not hear anything after that.


Me:45 ExW:48
M:04/97
3 Bombs & 2 ReCons
1st BD 11/10
D Finalized 4/20
D-16 S-14
Going in one more round when you don't think you can. That's what makes all the difference in life.~Rocky Balboa