LOL. Arty, you amaze me with your insight. I don't know that I consciously thought the same things prior to writing some of those other posts, but honestly I do think part of it is to "get back" at me. I think part of it is also because of her mother's urging and most definitely because of her pride. When she took that first step, I don't think she meant for it to get like this...
When did she start having a go at me? When she met the new friends. That was before she moved out the first time. It got really bad after she gave me the ilybnilwy speech. That was right after her nephew killed himself. I was thinking it was part of that grief because I hadn't seen the emails at that time. I know better now.

How long before the OM? I don't really know. I know it was about 6 months after the speech when I discovered the valentine card from another man. To my knowledge she only really dated one man; the one she is marrying. He's been around for a very long time now although she swears they were "just friends" until she moved out. Don't really know about others but suspect one or two one-night stands. She targeted married men that were contemplating divorce from "crazy" women so dating was not a healthy alternative. Neat how it all works when looking from a distance.

Is my ex angry? Well, she comes across that way. Wants to be a single parent, wants to drag OM into the email conversations, plays games if I let her, tells my daughter twisted truth to help keep her angry and on her side (that part seems normal for a divorce although sick and really cruel to the kids), won't look at me, etc. Swears she is not angry though smile

When I read your posts, I'm worried you'll see similar anger. Something tells me you'll handle it very well though. You have a very good approach and perspective and really only seem to need a chance to vent and be heard. But I think you see things very clearly and know what you are about.

I suspect there is a lot more I could learn from you. Please keep posting and watch out for the changes as they may affect more than just you.

AJ


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Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."