melissa - standing up for me

[melissag]

So my H kept picking at me about why I want to have Ls involved, so I simply said, "I just want to do this the right way."

His response:

I would humbly suggest that there is no empirical "right way", but only a right way for you. I hope you find your right way.

LOL. I am actually getting to a point where I can laugh at his emails because he is so ridiculous.

I wonder if he thinks he is putting me in my place, when in reality with each communication like this, he is just showing me more of his true self, which isn't that attractive, unless I was attracted to five year old boys.

I swear I am pretty sure that both my kids are ahead of my H emotionally.

So, I think I will just ignore his email.

But, for fun, here are some possible responses:

LOL!!!

Oh my gosh, I didn't realize how selfish I am being. Let's do this your way.

Thank you!

You use the word 'humbly.' I don't think that word means what you think it means.

(Bonus points for anyone who recognized that was a Princess Bride reference.)

or the ever popular,

F.U.

Oh, I could go on. But I won't.

I am realizing what is happening here. My H has decided that it's time for him to be selfish (his words at BD). He feels entitled to do whatever he wants, whenever he wants, with no regard for me, my feelings, my future, our M, or really even our friendship. He is acting 100% as if this is no longer a partnership (if it ever was).

Yet, he expects ME to behave as though it is still a partnership.

(Does he truly not see his own hypocrisy?)

I am sad that things are the way they are, but me acting like it's a partnership will only screw me over.

Keep those emails, coming, H. With each one, it only reinforces the idea that I need to be looking out for ME and our kids.