NYS, thank you for the link to that thread. I will enjoy reading through it.

shocked, that was lovely to share; thank you. I know you are looking into MLC and I've done the same thing. There is a lot of information about this posted in the MLC forum. Keep going. I am thinking about you.

Imdi, your post made me feel better. I agree, there is some script being passed around or something. It's bizarre. I loved how you referred to H. as being like the tides of the sea. Beautifully said. Yes, that explains his exact behavior. I did also consider that my agreement on how we would proceed might have influenced his attitude towards me. Not to mention that I outright told him I forgive him for what has happened and that I am not angry with him; I understand he isn't coming back at this time. Maybe he listened and it made him feel better?
I, too, need a drink. Maybe some nice wine this evening. I have Love Must Be Tough and began reading it last night. I will keep with it because I have seen it recommended so many times here.
Again, thanks so much, and tonight I will catch up on all of your threads. So sorry to be engulfed with my own mess today and not to have posted to anyone yet. I'll see you soon.

Hugs,
Hope

Most of us really marry only once. First love endures, even unto our dying day. And we never really divorce.