I've had another bad interaction with H. He just got the offer from my L for spousal support, and I've had to listen to spew about what a worthless piece of crap I am. He's going to have to live in a box. I'm stealing from the children. Etc, etc.
I tried walking away twice. Succeeded on the third try. That is progress. Solid progress would have been if I'd managed to get all the way out on the first effort - but this is the first time I successfully just turned around and kept going with my mouth screwed shut with him yelling at me to "get my *ss back in here!"
Nope. No thank you. I've heard enough. I really think next time (please, don't let there be a next time!!!) I will be able to just turn around without saying a word. I finally get it - it is obvious that when he's in full-on spew and attack mode, and I choose to engage, trying to get him to see my side - he's not really listening to what I'm saying. He's listening for an opening to jump in and attack me on.
