"Thanks, got it now. I'm confused as to how much my net profit it - is it really that low? Trying to get a mortgage and I think I'm totally screwed."
I want to say: "Well, this is what splitting up does! I'm in the same boat, thanks to your decision to throw everything away and put us both in financial uncertainty, and refuse to put any effort in sorting out our M."
***You'll all be pleased to know that I have NOT sent this reply!*** 'How to shoot yourself in the foot several times in one text' by DaB35 - "out now in all good bookshops!"
Ha! Yes it's good that you are squelching that kind of stuff.
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Of course it's very tempting to fantasise about W sitting alone in her brother's house thinking, "What have I done? I can't do this. Maybe I've over-reacted? Maybe we should talk. The house sale isn't final yet. Maybe MC is an option..." I'm working very hard at not dwelling on this, and just keeping up my PMA and confidence.
Rest assured she's thinking none of those things. How do I know? Because she would be heavily temp checking you if she did.
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I need to explain to her that it's not just a case of sales less costs; there are further expenses that can be deducted.
That's your NGS talking. You don't NEED to do ANYTHING. Quit rescuing her! That's a personal issue. Remember, business only. If it's something to do with the house or the D then provide what she asks for, but this kind of stuff, I would do as DS said and not reply at all.
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Should I just say: "[short explanation of the figures]. Sounds like you're feeling very anxious about living alone; I can see why you'd feel like that."
Definitely not the last part, I know you're trying to validate but that's comes off sounding a bit like pursuit.
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I broke a personal record on New Year's Eve when I went for a work out session. Now up to 70kg on leg press, 17.5kg on shoulder press, 40kg on chest press and 52.5kg on the abs/crunch machine. Definitely seeing a faint six-pack now! Also my arms look a lot better. I've never had a better opinion of how I look until recently.
