Thanks for the suggestions. T0, I like your shortened response, too.
I think his asking me if *I* think we should move forward comes from his semi-narcissistic side. He cannot stand to be the bad guy. So, if I say that I want this to happen, too, then he's not the bad guy. It's just what *we* decided.
Wonka, are you suggesting I should say something like, "sure, it will be good for us to have a clear parenting plan in place?"
I don't know if I feel ready to say that. I am pouting tonight. I had a horrible dream last night where I confronted him with an OW (she was young and blond), and he and I got into a screaming match. It was the first time I had a dream like that that I can remember. I woke up rattled and then of course couldn't get back to sleep.
So, please excuse my attitude tonight-- I am completely exhausted (3.5 hours of sleep does NOT cut it) and totally stressed and overwhelmed at work, and am so p!ssed that I don't have a partner in life right now. I want someone I can say, "honey, I'm really swamped at work, can you get home so I can stay and get some work done?" and then when I get home, there is take out, and a glass of wine, and a back rub, and hugs, and words of affection. Instead I am stuck with this selfish d-bag.
Gah, so much self-pity. Ok, on the bright side, I had such a great evening with my D. She helped me make dinner, ate well and we had a lovely conversation, we played for a bit after dinner and she went right to bed (so tired, poor thing!) She is the light of my life.
