Thanks for your posts, Koshka, Jo, and Kevin!

Koshka, I'm getting better at squelching the crazymaker. It may take a night of sleeplessness, but if I fight the good fight and don't give in, then I find myself more at peace the next day, or especially during my next interaction with W.
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Don't you bloody dare bring the wine!! I might just have to fly to the States and lock you in your house if you do that!


Ha! You are so right, of course. Just getting a bit ansy over here. Also:
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And stop being so cynical. She's cheerful because she likes you! That much is obvious.


I thank you for this. I truly hope that she is starting to enjoy my company again. She's starting to acknowledge my presence positively at work, with smiles/nods/waves that were definitely not present before.

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I was wondering the very same things about my W's behavior in relation to being comfortable w/ how our R is now and that it validates her decision for D. I just have to enjoy the R for what it is right now.


These are wise words - I'll try to follow this too.

Taxes aren't the most pleasant topic for tonights interaction, but I'll be handing her 3 checks for her share of the equity, paying off a c.card, and child support, so maybe that will be positively reinforcing!?

Looking forward to S5's TBall game tonight. W won't be going due to work demands - probably better, as she is a bit too competition-minded.

Gabriel


God heals the broken-hearted (Psalm 147:3)

Me: 44
W: 40
Separated 8/2011

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