There is what happens in life, and then there is what we tell ourselves it means. The first is a fact, the second a fabrication. If we fabricate negative meanings we poison ourselves.
Thanks for the reality check, Acc. I really needed to hear this.
I suppose me trying to interpret her actions is a form of mind reading. It's hard to shake the feeling of being manipulated, but at least now I'm aware of the fabrication.
I guess there's no harm in seeing this whole thing at face value. She was confused (she actually referred to it the other day as a lapse in judgement, FWIW). But the next day she was back on her path to pursue the D. She simply flip-flopped. It wasn't the first time.
I guess I should go easy on myself for seeing it as a sign she might be having second thoughts. I have made mistakes, and I will continue to make them.
Me-47,XW-43 S13,S16 M:18 BD:4-23-17 W filed:7-17-17 (5 months of in-house separation hell) W moved out:1-6-18 D granted:2-15-18 Decree signed:3-29-18