Today was a roller coaster day. He came over earlier then he had said, 9:30am instead of 11:30am. He still has my house key I lent him (and asked for) but still knocks and waits for me to open the door. My tire got a flat and he took it go get it fixed. He offered. (something he used to do before but during and after DD he stopped). I had his truck and snooped. He had an extra change of clothes with a receipt from Guess for something. I told him we need to separate our money because I don't feel comfortable knowing he spends his money on her. I took a Benadryl for the anxiety and kept telling myself, this is not a crises just a problem and it can be solved. This allowed us to talk about how I still see us as a couple which brought about the anxiety and that by separating the bills, I'll feel better. Also, since I don't work, I still feel dependent on him and separating the money will make me feel more independent. He agreed. He said the receipt was for a gift he bought a friend and kept trying to convince me it wasn't for OW. I told him, it's none of my business what he does w his money. I said. I trust you not because you tell me to but because of your actions. I coudl tell he really liked this. I said, you know I'm not a patient person but this experience has forced me to be patient. Not only has it helped me be a better person but my relationships w other people are better because of it. He also liked this too. I said, I didn't believe you were going to IC but in the past 6mos I've seen you change. You are no longer looking for something to satisfy you. You seem more content with what you have. He liked this too. He took S3 and D6mos out. I met him a couple hrs later at a store where he dropped off D6mos while S3 stayed with his parents and ex went to watch the Super bowl w his friends. When I got home I realized my house was locked and no keys. Before I would have had him come home ASAP and bitched but I said, don't worry about it. I'll go stay with my sister til my mom brings the extra key. He was still worried (not convinced and told me to call as soon as I got to my sisters. During and after DD, he showed no interest and made it obvious that he didn't care. He said he'll be at my house tomorrow morning and will give me the extra key but I should put another key in the garage. Earlier today he was giving opinions on home improvement projects I should consider for the house. He continues to say, this would be a great idea for you because the house will look better. I told him I want to rent the house and move. I told him its because he brought her to our house and f$& her in our bed. He feels "guilty" and wants to convince me to stay. I tell him I don't know if i will move but for now im taking it one day at a time. I wish I moved on already but I continue to practice DBing. Yesterday he invited me to the movies w S3 and D6mos and lunch. He's only done this a few times. It was nice. I felt relaxed and laughed at everything my kids did.
M 42 H 39 T10 (-2yrs separation) S8 D5 DD 7/30/11 (EA&PA) Reconciled 6/2013 Separation in works 1/2017