She came back after a couple of hours and was in a really good mood. She came to me and said "today is Father's Day would you like to go out for dinner or stay home and cook a nice meal?" I was a bit stunned. I opted to stay home and cook a nice meal and just to be like a family we used to be. We both cooked and didn't mention anything about R and emotions. It was nice. She prepared the food and we both cooked it together. Then we played with our dogs. Laughed a little. It was a nice evening of respect and peaceful emotions. The night ended and she went back upstairs. I'm not thinking too much into it though because tomorrow may go right back into the hurt and painful feelings of a WAS. For once, I felt good about myself because my guard is up for MYSELF.
Wonka and Sandi, I thank you both for the insights of an A and the ways to handle it. I have been thinking about what you both said all night.
