Hey U, will echo others and say that I'm glad that you have more time with the kids.
Your comment about your W feeling the "no's" more than the "yes's" resonates so much. My W is convinced that I treated her like a doormat for our entire relationship and that she never got anything she wanted. It's patently insane but, as you've said, there's nothing you can do yourself to change her mind.
I LOVE your "Expectations are reservations for future resentments." quote. Sums up many of my/W's relationship issues.
Hope you've got some good plans for this weekend.
M(35), W(35), D(4) M-9, T-12 Bomb Drop (D announcement) - May 3, 2019 W moved out Aug 13 House sold Sept 25 Papers signed Nov 15 Divorce finalized Dec 12