NTX,

She is all over the map, total WAS symptoms, and, as you mentioned, she may be suffering some serious withdrawal symptoms from quitting her meds cold turkey (I quit Ambien cold turkey this past summer after bomb #3, and dang...it was BAD). Quit trying to rationalize with a person who doesn't live in reality. When she starts lashing out at you in person or via text/email, you need to walk away, turn your phone off, etc. What good does it do you to keep going at it with her? (Answer: none!). Truth is...your closing text to her seriously stunk, NTX! I know you know those things you wrote may very well be true, but you don't need to be the one telling her that. Instead, you just say, "I'm sorry this upset you. I arranged for us to go out together because I thought it would be enjoyable for all of us." Then leave it at that.

Look, I know I'm the pot calling the kettle black, as I've made the worst mistakes of all by failing to keep my mouth shut. There's no judgment here from me; I'm just trying to give you a woman's perspective on this.

Tomorrow is a new day. Don't give up yet. Just invest in some duct tape to put over your mouth as needed (I can loan you my roll whistle). Let her cool down, continue to enforce boundaries, work toward your goals and GAL.

love & hugs...lc4


aka lc4 : )