Anyone able to advise me on what I should be doing while S is packing her stuff? Am I supposed to be watching to make sure she isn't packing things I don't agree with? Should I be disguising that as helping her pack or just be whatever about it. Pay no attention
It depends. If you are concerned she may take something that you don't want her to have, you can watch over her as she packs. If you are worried about it, then make a point to be out of the house.
I have seen in most cases the disput is usually over something that has sentimatental value. Lots of time, it will be something the LBH hasn't thought about, b/c he's still in shock about the situation.
I have also seen W's who caught the H gone, and literally strip the house bare. I know one woman who even dug up the flower bushes from the yard! He walked in the door and didn't have a chair to sit in.
You just have to use your own wisdom on this one.
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!