Thanks, Crimson. Anytime I see a positive sign, I want to capitalize on it or push for more. I have to realize that may scare her off.
She dropped our S off today (normal, weekly schedule). We talked about his school, worries about his teacher, and whether he should move schools next year. We joked around a bit about his school work and our pets. It was a nice, light interaction.
I have a friend who I hadn't seen in awhile and explained how I ended up divorced. In a nutshell, I was too preoccupied with my work, and was neglectful of my W. She felt I didn't respect her and had stopped trusting I would be there for her. She suggested I give my XW "Codependent No More" to read. I've started reading the book and it has some of the same themes as DB (detachment, focusing on your own happiness). I do feel my XW became unhappy because she got too caught up in trying to support me. She might benefit from it. On the other hand, I worry I send the wrong message by suggesting a book to her about how she can work on herself.
Anyone else familiar with the book? Thoughts on this (probably bad) idea?
H: 38 xW: 38 M: 16 T: 18 S: 9 BD: 2/2012 W moved out 4/2012 D: 11/2012