6 months in the storm

[asitis]

Fantasy is strong in WASs often from what people report. Not surprised that reality caught him off guard. Even if his L had briefed him, he was likely in denial or heard what he wanted.

My W still thinks our negotiations will be a couple sessions and then done. Resist told you so. They have to come to this realization themselves, it is their L's job to give the wake up call rather than you. So, it probably a good thing that he is surprised at this point, as now it is up to his L to talk reason with him rather than any of this coming from you.