Thank you Wonka, I see your points on all levels here. You're right, I'm trying to 2x4 her a bit and let her know that keeping him has been BS and she knows it on some level.

I'll back off. My thought for keeping him for the week was to stand my ground. It's less than the 2 week schedule I kept asking for but also practical as she will be here this weekend and I'll be driving through her town next weekend. It will also show that he's just fine living with me for a week. She's had him for four months, if this were a child I wouldn't have to be making email requests and while I know he's not human, he is to me.

I want to argue with you on all of your points about my W, because I believe they are true. She hasn't acted with integrity over the dog, has made unilateral decisions and has been manipulative and controlling, but I know, this is DB'ing, not Who's Right and Who's Wrong'ing.

I'll rewrite it and post it next. I may need to sulk for a minute first.

With thanks,

PP

M 39 W 36
T5 M3
BD - 1/15 Separated - Same Day
Served 9/15
D finalized 6/17