I'm Back after 1st DB

[BL42]

No, I don't want to sell, I love the house. It's my dream house on the beach.

Then personally I wouldn't commit to anything at this point, including signing on with a realtor.

But there is no financial way for W to move on if it doesn't.

That sounds like her problem, not yours.

There is also no way for anyone of us to buy it out from the other.

If you can't afford to buy out that's one thing, but have you explored options like a second mortgage or balance the equity off with other assets or work out a payment plan to her over the years? Food for thought.

If I block, I feel I'd just be getting her more angry and resentful.

You have to worry about what's in your best interest now, not hers. Don't make decisions based out of fear of what may or may not get her upset. Stand up for yourself and what you want; don't allow fear of her reaction bully you.

At the same time, it's off market. It might take a while. And only when there is a compelling offer, do we have to face the music of a contract, agent agreement, etc.

Or you might get an offer next week. Don't be pressured into any commitment unless you've really taken time to consider it and deem it your best option.

W now wants a regular weekly catch up organised.

Good for her. What do you want? She doesn't get to dictate how you interact with her.

She SMSs "Lets try to find a good time to have a regular weekly catch up. Like for the next 18 year. LoL Maybe for now a weekend afternoon? We can chat about anything that happened, anything outstanding :)"

"I'd prefer to communicate via email going forward."