Thanks Kat and AJ, hmmmm, "stop pussyfooting around and move on to a better life" and "Is that all that stands between you and the divorce being final? Between you and being free?"

Yes, I did not call W or text her back on the life insurance issue (W may be signaling to me that she is ready to sign the divorce papers if I get life insurance and name her as the beneficiary).

I did text W this morning to let her know that s13 did not turn in a major assignment, and it has to be in by Friday. W was happy to hear that s13 is enjoying playing basketball at my place. Then she texts me that she is going to get s13 some help with playing baseball. I didn't ask who would be "helping" our son with his baseball. I don't want to know.

I will call W tomorrow. We need to iron out the tax deduction issue. If she wants to talk about life insurance and our divorce, I will deal with it then.

Kat and AJ, I do not believe I will all of a sudden be "happy" or "free" by getting divorced. Life will not magically be better with a divorce. I have invested over 20 years into my R with W. I can be a little more patient and see what happens. And I continue to keep my focus on my children and I. This is the only way I can see of having a "happy" ending no matter what happens between W and I.


Me-54 yrs; W: 50 yrs
4 kids- D: 22,20,19; S:15
"Trial" Divorce: 04/14 - 6/14
Separated: 06/2013- divorced 08/2016

“The strongest of all warriors are these two — Time and Patience.” War and Peace