We are all fixers and stubborn. We want to fix them and we try and try and then one day, the advice that we offer here clicks in our brains. You have tried many times over to get him to see the light. Now, it's time to truly think about what you want and move forward in that direction.
As for the house, he may have said at that time that he didn't want anything from the sale, but they do tend to become selfish and want their share and sometimes more. I hope I am wrong about that for your sake.
As for your upcoming trips, please do not rely on him to take care of the dog. I would have a Plan B in place because it sounds like he's still not capable of meeting appointments and taking care of the dog. I'm not surprised he didn't call to get the dog. He's hiding from you because of the previous conversation. They can't stand confrontation or hearing the truth.
I'm glad you are moving forward and getting additional continuing education and have trips planned. You are a worker bee and will get that promotion w/o any problems.
Come here when you have a bee in your bonnet and need to vent. It's far better to do it here than to or at him. Even though he sounds together when you speak w/him....truly he's not. It's the mask he's wearing and when he's not around you, he is probably and confused mess. It's tiresome wearing masks around people.
Even though you are working, I hope you have a nice weekend and a pleasant Easter.
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.
