Just to echo what's been said here, it is hard to evaluate what the S is thinking when they contradict themselves and seemingly say one thing, forget it and say the opposite some time later. It is frustrating to the S on the receiving end (i.e. you, 44).

The best thing is to try to stop yourself over-thinking. It's impossible sometimes, but try to get used to immediately switching to doing a GAL activity, however small or insignificant, then you'll get used to it. You'll relax more and will be mentally prepared for situations like this and will be able to converse with your S in the right way. You know her, so you know how to speak to her.


Me - 36, W - 32
No kids
T - 8 yr, M - 3 yr
Discovery - 14 May 2019
S - 25 May 2019 & D bomb - 29 July 2019
D & House sale final - Feb 2020