OK, is it time for the divorce? W is having a bad day. I sent a text to her to let her know I am bringing s13 back to her place (we had a good weekend together).
W sends me a few texts, all bad news - d17 has received 2 rejection letters from colleges she applied to. And W tells me d17 is getting really nervous. Now this is where I am really good for the family. I am a good calm voice for everyone. D17 is a straight 'A' student. I know she will get into a really good school, and the fact that she applied to top schools that did not accept her is not a reason for concern. I will call her later to let her know I understand what she is going thru, and try and help her to see everything will work out.
So W is upset by this. Then she sends me a series of texts letting me know her car (a 2000 red Jag) "fell apart". S13 mentioned the alert message her car was giving, when she took it to have it looked at. I don't think it is a big deal, but nothing is easy to fix on this car. But I texted her back 'Cr#p' to let her know I was sorry.
So then she texts me that she was planning on taking the kids driving out east during spring break to visit some of the colleges d17 has applied to. But now they can't b/c her car is broke. They were also going to visit d18 on this trip.
But then 10 minutes later W texts me a question "do I have life insurance yet." Now this may seem innocent enough. But this was my last chip I was willing to give W if she would sign the divorce stipulation. I think the message is clear, W is ready for our divorce.
I am not ready to file for divorce. At least today. I especially don't want to talk about this when W is emotional and having a bad day.
So I haven't responded to W's text asking about the life insurance - btw, I haven't had life insurance for 20 years, so there is nothing urgent about the topic.
Anyone care to share an opinion on whether and how I should respond to W's text on what may be the last topic of dispute to our divorce agreement?
