Howdy F4W. I've followed along off and on with your ride, even long ago. Sorry it's been so tough for you the last few days.

I should have been brave enough to say something prior to you sending your resume to your W for Valentines Day, but I didn't feel I was up to date enough to know the history, and so many others thought it was wonderful. What I thought when I first read it was 'wow, that's a mistake.' That is pressure.

What I remember reading from you today is that you backed off and have told W that you are there for her, whatever she needs, and she has acknowledged the vast majority of the problems are hers. Until she figures out those problems, or gets proper help to figure them out, there is not a thing you can do about your M. Try and be a person that makes you happy, don't exclude her from your life, but don't put any pressure on her. She's got a lot to be thinking about within the M, and outside pressures of life. For now, back off, offer your support as you have, and put the rest on coast for a bit.


Live your life while you are still living.
Riding the trail less traveled.