Originally Posted By: Defacto

but then she will ask for details about my plans and insist on giving me multiple hugs when she drops off the kids. Today, she made a point to remind me that her birthday is coming up LOL.

I just want this all to be over so I can close this chapter of my life. However, I know I can only control me at this point.

On a positive note, I've started writing music again and am excited to be starting a new project with some new players this week.


My W wrote her birthday down on the calendar. I want to say, "are you afraid you'll forget it?" She did the you can help the kids do something for Mother's Day last year. I did. Did she do something for Father's Day. Of course not. Did something for her B-day last year. Did she do anything for mine. Of course not. Did she have the kids help out with either of those days. Nope. I really think there is just an awful lot of denial going on to be honest.

They don't get that this is just a business arrangement now. They made it this way. We didn't want that. They've chosen this and have shown no consideration toward us for anything beyond that. And yet, they seem to think they deserve something more from us.

Best thing we can do for them is to help them face the consequences so that they can heal themselves and maybe allow for something else to grow from the ashes.

Glad you're going the mediation route at least.


Me: 50 W:43
S6, S3
M: 12 yrs. T: 17
M is bad & Not happy Bomb Mar '14
S 5 Feb '15
D Bomb 13 Apr '15 (but "no hurry")
DB Coach May '15
Wants proceed on D Aug '15
Starting 1-on-1 negotiations Sept '15