I stayed quiet. He just sent TM saying sorry again, that it wasn't his plan, to let him know if I go back and he will go, and to let him know if I got any advice. So, I replied, the appointment was pointless without him there, that my hope was to have someone help us to compromise on our differing parenting styles, I added the advice I got was it's normal for things to be different when living in 2 different homes, to talk with S, explain it's the way it is, and he needs to respect our individual rules and expectations.
I can see him rolling his eyes, seriously. If he has one single negative response any further, I will remind him he had his chance, I made the effort and it did not work out. If he feels the need for more than that, he can make the appt and tell me where and when because after 9 years, we have not been able to work it out on our own.
Honestly, he is the one with the issues, things are fine in my house with S! He continues to do his chores with no problem. I will no longer be listening or responding to H whining about S other than, sorry that's happened.
Me 48 H 46 S 11 M 2004 BD 8/13 H moved out 2/15 -live in the present, enjoy the beauty around and within you, explore your new future-