Touching on your prior post, about what your family thinks. Family influance is huge. Early on in this, thier advise was f*** the b****, you're better off without her. I've heard it all. Even my best friend told me the same things. I guess they don't understand if they haven't gone through it? After a while and getting sick of hearing it I sat down with my parents first. I started by saying, I appriciate everything you are doing for me. Standing behind me, sticking up for me, ect... Then I pointed at a picture of S4 on thier wall. I said, I get that you want the best for me, but what is best for him?!?! It was silent for a few minutes as mom and dad stared at each other. Finally dad said to live in a happy home with both of his parents. Mom broke down and said she never sat back and thought of it that way. She was always worried about protecting me.
Long story short, I did the same with my sister one day at my house, and my best friend actually over the phone. Same words, same point. Just let me try to do what is right here. I love her, I love S4. I want the best for both of them so why move on when I can still say that?
Since then I can't say anybody is going out of thier way to pave the path. But they have all been easier on me and not wrecking the road home any worse than it already is. Also keep in mind, shorty after move out day, my mother and XF were fighting to the point I had to get between them and literally rip them apart. Now my mom makes comments about missing her. It all about emotions and controlling them. (Which I suck at)
Maybe that works for you, maybe not? It's free to try buddy...
Me 34, XF 27 Many years together Son 4 Engaged Not engaged Many false starts by XF 7/16 new girlfriend comes into my life 2/17 girlfriend moves in my home