OMG! He is so much like my xh. I remember my xh taking stuff from the house and one of the things that really bugged me is that I had just purchased some very expensive hand cream for my hands. Well, the nut came in while I was at work and took it. I shamed he so badly about taking it, that when we went to have our taxes done, he attempted to put it in my car and my alarm went off. LOL! He had to bring it in and give it to me in front of the accountant. After the taxes were completed the accountant told me that he looked and acted like a complete nut. HaWho, I can so relate to the stapler story.
Stand your ground...he doesn't want to have to purchase anything more than he has to. Rest assured, when he has the opportunity to come in....the stapler may very well disappear.
I can't believe he sent the taxes off w/o your signature, which means a delay in any returns that you may get. He is just being a complete @ss about everything.
Keep up your excellent acting skills...do not fall into his dark hole w/him.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
