Brandon, great job! Terrific steps in the right direction.

One slight modification, and it is more an art than a science.

Originally Posted by br4nd0n
Me: "I just wanted to let you know I've decided not go to the counseling session tomorrow if you want to let XXX know. We don't need another meeting to discuss a break. I feel like counseling has just been more pressure for you. I feel I already have made what I want very clear these past few months and there just isn't a reason for us to go any longer for now. I want to respect what you said about feeling done with the relationship."

While this isn't bad. It is still too many words. I would suggest:

"I've decided not to continue with counseling, if you want to let XXX know. I do not think we need it to discuss a break, and I feel continuing would be a waste of time."

The point you made about pressure isn't wrong, just not necessary. Restating that you already made what you want clear, again, isn't wrong, just not necessary. She knows that. And the last line about respecting feeling done, again, isn't necessary. That is something that you show her, not tell her.

Otherwise, I love the latest update.


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