That's wonderful that you have a great relationship with your daughters. Right now, they need you more then ever!
Hang in there and be strong and remember, you have only ONE life to live ...Make a best decision for yourself and for your children.
Wish you luck Mr. Outoftheblue!
Thank you Tap1214, your support is appreciated.
Got a txt from W tonight, first since the 2nd, asking me if I am glad to be back at work and if I am feeling ok. I txt back saying that I am glad to be back amongst my work colleagues and that I am feeling fine and doing well. W is being very friendly. Guilty conscience perhaps?
Yes, probably! But stay focus on your work and children.
And always remember "Never make someone a priority in your life who only sees you as an option"!
Just don't take her back or have her move back home, for all the wrong reasons!
Yes, probably! But stay focus on your work and children.
And always remember "Never make someone a priority in your life who only sees you as an option"!
Just don't take her back or have her move back home, for all the wrong reasons!
Absolutely. If it wasn't for the kids, I would cut her out of my life completely. I am caught between a rock and a hard place with the kids, especially my S. He has stated that he does not want to go to W's flat. My W asked me if she could come to the house whilst I was at work to see my S, I wanted to say no but couldn't.
Before my W arrived, I txt her to say that I had gathered up the last of her belongings and that they would be in the hall for her to collect.
If my W wants to be part of my life, which I don't think is the case, then it will be under conditions set by me. The problem is, I know that there are women out there who would love to have a man like me and would treat me as I should be treated. I think that would be my best option.
My S got me up last night for the third night in a row. I txt my W this morning asking her to give him some additional attention over the next few days. A few amicable txts passed back and forward until the one where she blamed me for our S being unsettled.
She stated it was because I wasn't a proper Dad to my S and that is why he is missing his Mum so much. I really tried to bite my tongue but I couldn't and for the first time I lost my cool and used the F word in a txt.
My W, who was at my house at the time seeing my S, then proceeded to explain to my D (18) that her brother was struggling because of Dad. My D went mad and ordered my W out of her room. My D's are asking me what planet is their Mum on.
Now, I am not saying I was a perfect Dad because I wasn't. I got caught up in work a lot of the time and didn't spend as much time with my kids as I should have but I also had a lot to deal with and my W was at the root of most of it.
My W is a very mixed up woman and it seems to be getting worse.
It's called blameshifting. She has to demonize you in order for her to justify her behavior. Usually seen when a spouse is deep in an affair - who knows, maybe she is in one right now.
It's called blameshifting. She has to demonize you in order for her to justify her behavior. Usually seen when a spouse is deep in an affair - who knows, maybe she is in one right now.
It would make a lot of sense but she is adamant (aren't they all)
I am pleased to say that I am making good progress. My plans for the future, do not include my W. I have been speaking with a female work colleague quite a bit recently and although she is not even available, it has made me realise that I find other women interesting and they find me interesting. It has helped me move on.
My S has gone through a difficult patch recently as it started to sink in. Fortunately my W has at last realised the impact her actions have had and is reacting appropriately. I have been paying particular attention to him and his sisters have great.
I haven't heard from my W since Monday and you know what? I don't want to.
Going to the Zoo tomorrow with the kids. Mixed feelings about it as I hate animals living in a Zoo - not so bad with a safari type park but not a cage. Edinburgh Zoo has a couple of Pandas and we are booked to see them at 9.15am. I can't find the charger for my camera battery though :-(
What can I say, today was brilliant. Kids enjoyed their day, I enjoyed my day. Very happy tonight. When we left the zoo, we found the nearest McDonalds, which for Edinburgh Zoo, is Corstorphine. I had two big mac meals . Now that would normally be bad news but I've lost a stone in weight over the past couple of months. I am just happy that I have my appetite back.
D's have txt me tonight, telling me, that they really enjoyed today.
W txt me, asking how our day at zoo went. I told her, it was brilliant. Not heard back from her. Hmmmm.
Why should she care how your day at the zoo with the kids went? She is selfish and evil, and she is yanking your chain. Evidently, it is working, since you are wondering why she didn't text back.
Why should she care how your day at the zoo with the kids went? She is selfish and evil, and she is yanking your chain. Evidently, it is working, since you are wondering why she didn't text back.
Whoaa, back the train up. My W is many things, selfish, yep, troubled, yep, evil, absolutely not. I can think of many people who are evil, my W doesn't even come close to that category.
My W may be trying to yank my chain but the "hmmmm", I put at the end of my post suggests that I am fully aware of what is going on. Did I txt her back wondering why, she hadn't replied, no I did not. You need to read a bit more into my posts and stop making assumptions.
I have read all your posts. No, you did not text her back. You did wonder why, though.
After 22 years of marriage and less than 3 months of separation, that is to be expected. Acceptance takes time and I think I am doing good. I'm not having a go at you, your comments are welcome but memories can not be wiped after a few months.
Things are moving on nicely. One thing that happened when I was at the zoo, is that I took a good picture with my camera. I bought a Canon digital SLR last year and I have struggled to find the time or the motivation to use it. The picture at the zoo, which I was accused of downloading of the internet when I made it my wallpaper on my work PC, has re-kindled my desire.
I have arranged with a woman at work to photograph her daughters horses as a practice exercise. I am really excited about this. My love for photography could be the interest that moves me forward. If I could only combine that with my love for Celtic football club, I would be in paradise. (B if you are reading, the pun in that last sentence was deliberate) :-)
For those who are following my 'blog' and find themselves in the same situation as me, then listen to what I am about to say.
There is life after separation, honestly, there is. Here's the secret, let go, just let go. You can't control your spouse but you can control you. Focus on yourself and if you have them, then your kids as well. It's not easy to begin with, that's to be expected but keep at it, you can do it, you are worth it.
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. Now that would normally be bad news but I've lost a stone in weight over the past couple of months. I am just happy that I have my appetite back.
