how kind of her to invite you to your own daughter's party, which she so very thoughtfully arranged to coincide with YOUR time. What if you'd had your own plans? Selfish, single-minded, and completely self-absorbed. Her, not you.

I do hope she's not sticking you with the bill for the new "equipment."

Deleted what I was gonna say about that in the interests of kindness and keeping it G rated. Sorry Huddy she's pushing MY buttons, all the way across the pond!

I'm so glad you met up with your bud. Good advice there. You have NOT been an utter tool. I daresay the woman you love is in there somewhere but really, how much can one take, indeed?

Here's the thing about women my friend: if they can walk all over you, they won't respect you. And if they can't respect you they don't usually want to be in a relationship with you. So. Congratulations on putting a line in the sand while keeping your dignity. She spewed because you put her in her place and while doing so let her know you aren't conveniently where she left you.

Parrot fashion? what is she? twelve? Classic MLC ... I think you've dropped the rope and been brave. (in the interest of full disclosure: my divorce is final tomorrow, lol ... hope that made you laugh) xoxoxo

Seriously, I vote for brave. She can't wear your you know what as earrings and she's not happy about it, but she will respect it, even if she won't admit it.

xoxoxoxo {{{{{hugs}}}}

M 20+ T25+
S ~15.5 (BD)
BD 4/6/15
D 12/23/16

"Someone I loved once gave me
A box full of darkness.
It took me years to understand,
That this too, was a gift."
~ Mary Oliver