Thanks for the lively discussion this morning, you guys! smile

Here's what I would love some practical advice on.

I don't want my H to think that I am trying to bully him or take his kids or whatever. And I would like to be able to agree to do what is in the best interest of the kids, and to talk about that with him. I would like to have a rational discussion with him.

That said, I think the odds of that happening on our own are nil. He can't even write a "nice" email without blame and assumptions and false accusations.

Thus far, what that means is that I ignore him. I am not convinced this is best.

The only thing I can think of to do, is agree to talk with him with some ground rules and a referee (i.e,. counselor of some sort).

What do you guys think? Should I try to do this? I am not convinced that he is capable of this convo even with a C there, but I am willing to try. Or am I just setting myself up for more agony?


me: 44 XH: 42
M 11 years
D10 and S8
Bomb drop 9/27/13
D final 7/1/14