Originally Posted By: breakdownbill


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It's always a personal choice and no one should be made to feel like they are a doormat for sticking with the techniques prescribed by MWD.


I think there's alot to read into this statement, firstly I agree with you completely that this is your sitch & no matter what advice or intentions people have on here, ultimately it's YOU who has to live with the consequences of whatever plan you follow.

The part I've highlighted in bold sounds like you feel that the feedback you've been getting from some people on here (myself included) is making you out to be a doormat.


Perhaps it's because I do feel like one at times mate. Sorry if I got defensive. Like everyone around here I'm going through a lot and I'm never sure if I'm using my head or simply following my heart.


What you've got to remember about people's advice and criticism on here, is that is offered, but noone has to take it if they don't want to. Everybody's input is based largely on their own personal experience, to quote Morrissey,

How can anybody possibly say they know how I feel? When they are they and only I am I

I know. I realise this. Probably a bit insecure these days. It feels like I'm getting criticized from all directions. Apologies are in order. Sorry folks. Thanks for trying to help. - Good quote!

The biggest difference to your sitch that makes it unique from other threads that I am aware of is the issue of your residency and contact with your D8 reliant on your W. That is a huge weight on your shoulders that only you know how much it influences your decisions in dealing with your sitch.

You have more to lose than just your marriage here, your R with your daughter, being in her life, being her dad is also in the balance.


It is one of the biggest issues I'm struggling with. That's why keeping the peace sounds pretty good right now, at least until I'm in a better strategic position.

I wish you the best Arsene & hope it works out for you, no matter how you approach busting your divorce.

Trust your instincts & your gut when you are in doubt, let the advice you get here inform your choices not influence them.

Take care chief

Bill

Thanks Bill.






Freshman Class of 2012

M-49
W-42
1D-10
T 10 YEARS
M 9 YEARS
EA/MLC 07/2010
Separation 28/05/2012
PA confirmed 31/07/12
W Asked for D 31/07/12
D on and off the table since then