Trying to get used to this change and be ok with the constant feelings coming and going. Ww texted me about something I forgot out the house, but it's not important, so I won't respond. Going to be hard to interact with her as she'll be dropping boys off at 530 or so in the morning and never coming up. She may even pick them up on her days to minimize that. We'll have to see where this goes, but I can use help on how to maximize the limited interactions we will have. Suggestions are definitely appreciated.
"The Phoenix must burn to emerge." I feel reborn.
Hey Ripken,
What an emotional day it must have been for you, but it sounds like you handled it very well. Well done, my man! Honestly, the emotional roller coaster will probably get bumpier before it starts to smooth out. I love your Phoenix quote, that's the spirit! Rip Version 2.0.
As for how to maximize the limited interactions you will have, this may seems obvious but try to keep them short and end them gracefully. Try to stick to the subject and no talk about reconiliation or your feelings.
Another thing I thought of, is to do what I do. If I get a text or VM from my W, and I'm not sure how to reply, I post on the forum and someone will always step up (you have!)and help me. Just today, I got advice from several people, and Wonka stepped up big time. She wrote to me today that this is second nature to her.
Patience, my friend. I am really proud of how far you have come.
Bob
Me:55 yrs/W:51 yrs (has MS) M:14 yrs T:15 yrs No children together--3 each from previous marriages Wife Moved Out: 10/19/14 Wife Filed for Divorce: 10/20/14 Divorce Final: 10/21/15
