Antonia, my dad said the craziest thing. I wonder if there is any insight to it. He said, 'When a man lets you go, he always likes to keep the leash on. He doesn't care how long the leash gets, so long as your still wearing it."
It made me think...is that true? If so, how sick is that?
I've read your entire sitch from the archives. I'd hate to think your Ex-H could EVER take credit for the positive changes you've made in rebuilding your life and psyche. THAT would be SICK. Downright perverse.
But yeah, I'm sure the OW wouldn't be pleased with his desire for a friendship with you. I suppose there is some satisfaction in that because it means something is missing between them...even if its just the comfort of a shared history that can never be replaced.
I have a feeling that your life is so satisfyingly busy that you won't have time to respond to all of his messages anyway.
Me: 35 Him: 43 Together: 19 1/2 years 1st Bomb (IDLYAM): March 2011 2nd Bomb (OW): April 2011 He abandons home/bills/everything: May 2011 He's bought a new house for OW: September 2011
