We grew up and live in a small community so rumors travel fast, that is why I told my grandparents and some family members. I do not disclose every detail, just the main facts of living apart.

Any friend that I could possibly trust would be either a mutual friend or their wife or girlfriend is friends with my wife.

I am working on GAL. Doing dinners and stuff with friends.

Decided to open up communication last night with a couple of text messages about kids and the weather and asking about her classes. She expressed that her class load was "hell" and she has "TONS of work".

I replied with saying "Being under pressure and having a lot of work is difficult but you are good at getting things taken care of, I know you can do it". I didn't want it to seem like pursuing, but wanted to show her emotional support and that I believe in her.

I didn't get a reply, but I didn't panic. She has not heard words of support from me for a while so I am sure it seemed disingenuous.

Good point about not reading the book, makes no difference how I feel about the M.


M:34 XW:34
Together: 10y
Living: 9y
Married: 7y
Son:6 Son:4
Separated: 12/28/13
Piecing: 5/2/14
Separated 2nd: 10/16/14
W filed, but pulled it: 11/5/14
papers served: 1/27/15
D final: 3/6/15