Lost

[LostIn407]

My gift shopping for D3 birthday with the W didn't go well. W was a complete b!t@*.

However, some good did come out of it.

Expectations - I thought we would do some shopping and then grab something to eat and some drinks. Didn't happen, wasn't even brought up.

Lesson Learned: Just be. Don't put any expectations on what is going to happen or it will tear you up.

Stay Confident and Happy - Despite the sour mood of the W, I stayed happy and confident.

Lesson Learned: You are projecting strength. W didn't immediately change because of how I was, but I know she took notice. Her mood hasn't been sour around me lately and I refuse to stop being friendly and jovial when I am around her.

Be a good father - Shopping wasn't about me or the W, it was about the D. I kept my actions at that.

Lesson Learned: Women like a good father figure. In the end, you might not be a H, but you will always be the father of your D.

Don't chase, don't pursue - I never once brought up the OM, the R, the M or anything like that.

Lesson Learned: I didn't make my W feel uncomfortable. She is learning she can spend time with me without having to hear about her decision or actions at this time.