I don't think that i am taking the bait or playing along. She has sent me a couple of emails about random things -- like people stealing cars by cloning key fobs, and how I should protect my key fobs -- ridiculous stuff, and I simply don't engage. Perhaps I could have turned down her invitation to look at her motorcycle, it just seemed rude in the moment, and I certainly wasnt going to play along and be enthused about it. Whatever, I don't think it is a big deal nor do I think I gave her the wrong impression.
In terms of emotional manipulation, I beg to disagree. While it is completely normal and human after the unexpected dissolution of a long term R, trying to guilt someone into staying is wrong. It is using her guilt to get her to do something she didn't want to do. Obviously it is not a very effective long-term strategy either. It is why so many people here told me to stop trying to control her in any way. Love has to be a free choice. I don't want anyone manipulating my emotions, so I need to act in the same way. respect for one's partner as a unique individual with free will is crucial for a healthy relationship.
W 34 Me 42 Married 7 years together 8 0 kids 1 beloved dog BD 4/6/2018 I moved out 4/7/2018 I moved back in alone 8/05/2018 I file 3/06/2019 D official 5/7/2019
