hmmmmmm....suddenly the parenting situation hasn't been mentioned at all. I suspect OW may have been out of town for a while or had called another of her temporary time-outs. That would explain the lack of emails etc. In the long run who gives a F? I know that OW is a symptom, not the disease but I'd sure like to prescribe some treatment for her.

One of the worst parts for me is the knowledge that spouse will push and push the envelope, waiting for me to blow so she can point at me as the "problem". Maybe it's time to consider how I can calmly say some things so they are already out on the table by the time I blow. I think I am a little numb right now with the amazing low to which she has sunk. Is this where we are going? I'll wander the house and she just won't be there? And this is a person who is angry with me because I have made clear there would be no 50/50 living arrangements for a 7year old? It is clear she cannot be trusted and she is ashamed of her behavior but will not change it. Wow, that's a person who deserves to be a parent, don't you think? (disclaimer: spouse is and always has been a good parent.) I simply find this behavior appalling and I'm supposed to lay down and take it and just hand daughter over to someone this immature. No, no, and did I mention, NO?!?!?!? Anything I may say will be greeted with "do you want me to move out?". AKA: please be the bad guy and make all of my decisions for me.WTF?


I have a shovel and I'm not afraid to use it.
Stubby