New Day Rising

[greatwhitenorth]

NEED INPUT!

I received this email today:

"Hi W

I hope things are fine for you.
I would like to move the boat to the marina on Saturday afternoon if this is OK with you.

I would also like to pick up a few more things.

H"

Probably not a coincidence that it comes just a couple of days after I spoke with his aunt, but whatever.

My position has been that the next time I see him I would have the moving on conversation. I also said that once the boat sells, that's it for me. It will sell more quickly at the marina.

I would like input on how to reply to this email. This is what I have drafted:

"H

I hope you are well too.

For the past eight months I have done a lot of thinking, and although some pretty important things were missing in our marriage, I have always believed that we had a fantastic life together and that the good parts outweighed the bad.

All marriages take work, communication, compromise and trust, and I believe that our marriage is worth fighting for and have always been willing to meet you half way.

In hoping we could try again, I have stayed true to my vows. But I need to be loved, to be touched, to build a life with a man I love and trust and who loves and trusts me in return. I have to move on and will start dating.

As for your request, I already have plans for Saturday so that won't work.

Do whatever you need to do with regards to the boat. Please also disassemble the shelter and take that away too.

As for your things, please be prepared to take everything that is left in the house. It is up to you to file and pay for the divorce as it is your choice and yours alone. I will not stand in your way by contesting, but I also will not participate.

Please arrange something with the post office so that your mail stops coming to the house, and change your address.

All the best.
W"

I ran it by my bff, who said "wow. it's a really powerful email. there is a lot of power behind it. there is calmness, openness, resolve and strength all at the same time." I asked her whether it sounds bitter and she said no.

I would LOVE, no NEED your feedback, especially from the vets.

Thanks!