Me 15 months on - standing - detaching

[hotwheelsaust]

Had a visit to the ex friends house yesterday, to organise picking up the stuff being stored there.
So a couple of things were discussed:
* It seems both sons are happier with me not talking about the W.
* They both enjoyed the BBQ the other week
* The oldest son is very disappointed in W's actions and attitude
* The ex friend knew about the MIL planning to come over and rip into me. He and most of the other family members felt it was wrong for her to do that, and importantly, her views are not really justified :-)
* The family are starting to really see the smoke screen the W has put up. They are starting to see that the views, opinions and comments she has made over the last 15 months, are not necessarily true.

So overall, it doesn't change where I am at the moment (in a happy place), nor does it change my sitch. Just the knowledge that things are being see in the background.

Also had a first date yesterday. Just a get to know the other person walk, talk and coffee. Have no expectations, but was simply nice to have some company and have some interest being shown to me.