Hi Mark been mulling this over. Like you I would not want to clap eyes on the OM as it introduces a tangible image component to the mind movies. My W has definitely flirted with colleagues in the past in front of me (which I accepted up to a point, knowing the insecurities from her upbringing, but stepped in if she wanted us to be friendlier with a particular person/couple, etc.). Yet I would know in my current sitch why they might be exchanging knowing glances with each other in a social setting and I would not be responsible for my actions especially if I had been drinking. This is primarily because they probably think they are the Plan A couple and would be viewing everything from that lofty position. So for various reasons it's not worth the hassle. She has not mentioned the party since last Friday so I would hope she wouldn't mention it again this weekend. I am also detecting a change in vibes in recent days so maybe things are getting deep again but I'm certainly not going to mindread on this one.
Me 55, W 50 D 8 M 20 T 27 MIL w/ us BD 01/02/17 workplace A (12/09/16, EA -> PA) OM senior manager, long term W, child 14 now: limbo (my choice)
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