Jim, I had seen your post and wanted to respond that the most obvious explanation is that your wife was bored and wanted to see the movie. Perhaps she feels comfortable knowing the divorce will soon be finalized so she got what she wants and she can relax now and be friendly with you. I remember you saying it's been an amicable divorce so maybe your wife still wants to socialize with you. Or perhaps she's feeling lonely and wanted a taste of having an outing with her family just like old times. It's so hard to know what goes through their minds. My husband has been horrible but then invited me to lunch with our daughter recently. No interest in reconciling or fixing things but he seemed happy for us to have lunch together. I guess as long as they're getting their way and feel in control they are happy to spend time with us? I wish I was one of those people who could read between the lines but that's not a talent of mine, although I've seen other people on this board with that skill.
