My W is acting as if we are a happily married couple as far as I know. She had invited me to two events this past weekend. I politely said no to a Saturday hike, but yes to a Christmas party on Saturday night. On Sunday the entire family drove to a friend's house for a 50th bday celebration.

For our Christmas cards I write a letter describing what we have all done for the year and include photos. My W is inserting my letter into every Christmas card, even the ones to her friends.

I don't know. Would you all call this cake eating? There is no OM.

I don't offer anything about what's going on in my life, I don't ask about hers, and I don't invite her to anything. We continue to live as roommates with her going to the guest room each night.

I'm still thinking of mentioning Retrouvaille to her after Christmas.


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