Hiya Pam - I'm so happy you were able to start the week with such terrific positives. And yes, piecing can test your strength to the limit.
One of the attitudes I adopted that helps me in addition to the 'stop' sign is to consider NG truly as 'new guy'. Not only did my husband change, but also, by making a conscious decision to spend the rest of my life with him, I felt I was re-selecting him. If we were going out with someone new, would we not find it easier to accept that they bring with them 'techniques' from other relationships? I know its a bit of a mind game thing, sometimes new and sometimes old guys, but it keeps me going, till the good times roll...
Good luck at the CFO meeting. I'll be thinking of you. Slowly