Truthfully I did think about a quick little strike to the hose but since violence is usually frowned upon I took an alternate route. I will be heading to the gym in about an hour so I will release it their.

I agree, I am definately not whistling zippidity do dah and it is probably more authentic and definately not hegative. I probably didn't articualte myself clearly. My goal through this process (if/when the D happens) is for my children to feel safe and comfortable with my W and I being in the same room with each other, interacting, etc. I never want them to feel uncomfortable around us.

Honestly I did/do feel sad for her...I am a compassionate person and as her husband, watching from a distance, it is painful to see her go through this process. When I think about trying to step in and intervening, saying something I revert back to these sentences about detaching:

Detachment is the:
* Ability to allow people, places or things the freedom to be themselves.
* Holding back from the need to rescue, save or fix another person from being sick, dysfunctional or irrational.
* Giving another person "the space" to be herself.

Anyway, since I am off for the next 2 weeks I started reading "Hold On To Your Nuts" and am working on my Non-negotiable, Unalteredable Terms for myself. I thought it was a good way to start 2018!


Married 14, Together 17
M: 44, W: 43, D: 8, D: 6
M: 46, W: 45. D: 10. D: 8 (CUR)
Bomb Dropped: 5/28/2017
Separation Date: 6/17/2017
Divorce Filed: 2/7/2018
Divorce Final: 4/12/2018