I see the request for money to buy the house as a request for a favor more so than an attempt to manipulate. My W tends to be very impulsive, and on impulse, will sometimes take desperate measures.
Originally Posted By: JustStunned
Try and find the bigger picture rather than react in the emotions of the moment. There are more hurdles to come. Charge your L with making the arguments and stay out of the drama as much as possible. That is but one of the reasons I hired mine. If I am ever asked why that is the reason I am using.
^^^ I think this describes where I am at. However, when I'm coming off of one this drama episodes, it's very easy to get sucked down into the emotions of the moment. It is also one of reasons of several that I'm planning on hiring a L.
Originally Posted By: JustStunned
It isn’t over until you are done and decide it is over. I do not believe in preordained destiny your future isn’t written yet and she may still just decide you are the better option. You are. Believe it.
Thanks for reminding me, JS. I do believe it. I think I'm hanging by a thread as far as being done. If I'm still hanging by a thread, then I guess I'm not done yet. I am definitely ready to take this next step, as far as hiring a L and talking about how the D will work out. It makes easier to let go of the rope so to speak. Hopefully I don't pick that thing back up again, though.