Chris, your W has tried to bait you so many times with guilt. I hope you can see the pattern now. The second she says anything to you that makes you feel guilty, you should recognize what's going on, and always default to not responding.

Maybe you're wondering, "Well, maybe it's not intentional manipulation. Maybe this is just the way she operates." My answer to that is "So what?" If it's not intentional, that just means she's naturally manipulative.

When she lays this guilt on you, and you start to feel this discomfort inside swelling up, ask yourself why she has this power over you. How does her having that power make you feel? Don't let her have that power.


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

Your future is out there. Go find it.