Things had been going pretty well for a few days last week. She talked about wanting to be ‘like’ a family during webchat. I immediately turned that down and explained that we are not a family and I didn’t want to pretend like we were. I was irritated at that and I know my emotions showed. I hope I did the right thing.
I don't understand what it is she wants you to do that would be considered behaving like a family. You said you had to be there during the chat. What else does she want? My guess is that she wants the three of you to talk, not just her and the child. I think you wanted it, too, in the beginning.
When she sends petty texts, don't respond if there is no question. The more attention pettiness gets, the more it shows up.
How is GAL going this week? What are your plans for the weekend?
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!
