Wow, it's been a while since I've been on here. Just read through some of my earlier posts and am so embarrassed- man, was I so weak! Oh well, hindsight.....
Not sure what prompted this forum visit, but here's my year end wrap up
D was final in March or April(??) Was just a formality at that point, although the ex seemed to be rushing it when we actually started the process. She then got engaged to OM less than a month later, which would explain things. When I was informed, my first reaction was a chuckle, then I rolled over and went back to sleep. No idea when the wedding is, but they moved into his place, which means my kids now have to go over there. Not going to lie- having to see him at the kids' events and socializing with my 'ex family/friends' isn't easy.
The ex and I don't communicate other than when necessary, through email. I feel bad for the kids that we can't get along, but I just have no desire to be friendly towards her. If she had been just a friend, I would have removed her from my life a long time ago due to all the disrespect, lies, etc she's given me. Our big disagreement now is the kids' schedule- she feels they have to follow the set schedule we determined. I feel that they should have some say in it. I think she disagrees because she knows they'd pick the house. They're 18, 15 and 13, so I think they're old enough to have a voice in it.
On the bright side- I'm still dating the girl I mentioned in the beginning of this thread! We're still 8 hrs away, but visit every 3-4 weeks. The tentative plan is for her to relocate to my city once her school year ends next spring. I feel a little pressure with that (what if she moves and we eventually break up?), but trying to not over analyze. She's great- loving, caring, considerate, gets along with my family/kids and the trust issues I thought I may have in future R's does not exist one bit. We'll see what happens- I'm in noooo rush to jump back into a M, but I know that's important to her, so should the time come, I'm not opposed. Again- nooo time soon
