1) she is not 16. You will see a lot of this type of behavior. She's in crisis and part of that is reverting to the childlike and self centered behavior that makes no sense to an adult. My wife bought a two door sporty car even though we had a 3 year old daughter at the time. Things are done for reasons that you will never understand and they will never be able to explain even after there episode ends.
2) she complimented you. That's a good thing but also don't get too carried away with it. She wants to keep you in place so that when she's done with her little experiment she can have a family to go back to. Been there done that. Keep it all in perspective.
3) she was over the top with attention to your child. Standard procedure for spouse who has suggested breaking up the family. There is over compensation to make up for her bad behavior. There is also trying to prove to herself and also show you, that the child will be fine and that kids are resilient. They don't truly believe it so part of the process is also convincing themselves.
I commend you for being able to see her and to hang out and be cordial. That is more than most people in your position so soon. Keep this up. Be polite and cheerful but not over the top. You are a man who has self worth and chicks dig you, and you will be fine. That's the attitude you need. She will soon start to wonder why you aren't balling up in the corner to cry and she will be intrigued.
So no child this weekend. What are YOU going to do to get out and live life?
I kind of got that sense too. I didn't really want to mind read. The tattoo thing kind of made me think it's like high schoolers that do it to boost her self esteem. I knew plenty of those. I don't think her identity is as secure as she thinks. But enough on that. The compliment while nice, does nothing for me. One thing being a big bad rock musician taught me was how to ooze confidence even when feeling lowly. But lately, I've been thinking of getting back into at least playing, to get myself back into that attitude. Listening to my bands full blast and air drumming puts me back there. And now that I'm getting into my skinnier jeans, I might go blow some money on a couple new tattooes and some shirts to show them in
Me:36 W: 27 D2 T10 M:2.5 Filed D 1/14/16 BD: Sep 15 A Discovered: 11/17/15 She moves out 11/19/15
