Old dog seeks new trick 8

[LisaB]

Hi OD, I meant her moving out on the weekends while you are with the kids. I know some couples do that so as not to make the kids move back and forth. Weird but it could work. In my opinion, this is her decision so she needs to realize that life won't be easy with you just coming to" babysit " while she goes on dates.

I wouldn't move out if I were you because you deserve the time with your kids.

I'm really mad at your W and I think she is taking advantage. That's not cool.

[Vanilla]

Well I had a night in with the boys. Ordered a pizza, had a beer and watched Thunderball with them.

WAW came home and went to bed. Tomorrow I will tell her I won't be back next weekend.

And I've got another job interview on Monday so I won't have to go back tomorrow afternoon.

I've also arranged to speak to a counsellor on Monday to see about getting some help. I emailed one near my work flat this evening.

I think I'm angry enough not to get walked all over now,

V is relieved to see the enduring OD take action. True do it now style.

You have full support OD. It is time for action for OD. You will find small changes will get the movement in your life and baby steps are so important. Something has shifted for OD and I am really pleased for you. On the ground IC for OD will really help.

Enjoy your interview and please feedback, tomorrow is a big day. Projecting all the support and warmth I can.

V

[Old Dog]

Thanks for explaining Lisa. My flatmate also suggested this. I think it's definitely a strong possibility.

And thank you V, and everyone else, for your continued support. I must seem like such a slow learner.

I'm really looking forward to seeing my counsellor. I'm going to take DR with me and take proper notes for the action I want to take.

I will also discuss all the other areas of my life because my relationship troubles are just one aspect and it all needs rebuilding.

And I will of course report back on the interview.

Off for a run now and when I come back I will tell WAW about my interview tomorrow and that I won't be back next weekend. I'll hold the reduced financial input announcement until I've worked it out in a little more detail.

I love you all xx

[Old Dog]

Just back from my run. 4.6m / 7.4km in 47 mins - thanks Strava :-)

Only two walky bits during which I phoned my mum and brother to say I'll be round in a while.

[Old Dog]

I was just about to go out the door with the kids when WAW asks if she can drop us off and pick us up later so she can have the car. 'Is that a problem?'

'Yes', I said. 'We might want to go somewhere else.'

I think that surprised her. I don't know where she was thinking of going but OM doesn't live too far away. It may just have been shopping but I thought no, it's my time, you'll have to wait.

[raliced]

Good work, Old DOg! Hold the line on that one.

[LisaB]

Good for you OD! Awesome!!!

And you don't seem like a slow learner, just a really good guy trying to do your best. But now is butt-kicking time

[gan]

Smiling as I catch up, Old Dog. You have arrived.

Good luck with your interview and the IC appt.

Big hugs to you.

[Vanilla]

I was just about to go out the door with the kids when WAW asks if she can drop us off and pick us up later so she can have the car. 'Is that a problem?'

'Yes', I said. 'We might want to go somewhere else.'

I think that surprised her. I don't know where she was thinking of going but OM doesn't live too far away. It may just have been shopping but I thought no, it's my time, you'll have to wait.

Great interaction OD

V

[Old Dog]

Thanks (non gender specific) guys.

I picked up my brother and took the kids bowling whilst out. Both boys wiped the floor with us. We could not believe S15's luck. Basically they get to the end of the lane and drop the ball but S15 managed two strikes and two splits in consecutive goes! S12 drew with my brother and I finished up with the wooden spoon.

Just making some dinner for us all now.