The following is a sentence from an e-mail from my wife:<P>"Can we try to be civil?"<P>Finally, a civilized human interaction is possible?<P>OK, calm down, WAT. Take it slow. This is her baby step toward reconciliation, toward recovery, toward TRUTH!!!<P>Whew, what a long, strange trip it's been.<P>Dave (WAT)<BR>**********<BR>Wrinkles only grow where the smiles have been. Jimmy Buffett<p>[This message has been edited by worthatry (edited August 23, 2001).]

Dave,<P>Notice there isn't a sarcastic post face? Hm....... You are bad, we'd wear out that sign too much around here ya know. <P>Again I stress, you need to find out the true meaning of words used by our spouses who are in the fog. You might be surprised (pleasantly or shocked) as to their definition.<P>Until then keep a smile on your face and make them wonder what you have been up to...... I am still wondering why after all this time, only now she is considering moving the dogs?<P>L.

I think I"m confussed.<BR>You take her statement "can we try to be civil" as what exactly? Meaning she want's to work on things with you? Are you seriously hoping that this little statement means you can start thinking about reconciling with her? Writing off the other man?

hmmmmmmm.....must agree with previous poster.<P>Maybe that means "please be nice while I do whatever I want"<P>

shedawg - well, I seriously thought about leaving the word "sarcastic" out of the title to my post, but then I concluded that if I didn't put it in there, someone would think I was being serious.<P>Well, you proved me wrong from the other direction. <P>WAT

<BR> <A HREF="http://www.adwoff.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi" TARGET=_blank>http://www.adwoff.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi</A> <P>hey Dave, go to the above & look at 97. there is your face, of course you may find some that you like better <P>as usual your W, never ceases to amaze me.<P>When will your son find out?<P> And have you gotten rid of the dogs/dog yet? <P>Reminds me for years I have wanted to get rid of all the various assortment of balls that wouldn't hold air, even stored them as I was always told they are still good, think I will put them all out for the trash tomorrow! <p>[This message has been edited by Steel Magnolia (edited August 23, 2001).]

And I always tell my daughter we should dye her hair blond!!!<BR>Sorry but I warned ya I was confussed!

LOL WAT!<P>What a Smart Alec ...<P>But yanno, I had my sarcasm stage too (it's my fav stage ), I revisit it as often as need be. I also like the "spouting off" stage. I'm still practicing that one.<P>It's all a part of the healing process, Dave.<P>Lv,<BR>Jo<P>

Hey WAT, I got the sarcasm immediately...wanted to respond earlier but when I read "that word"... I had to walk away and do some deep breathing relaxation!!!<P>Now I'm back and can laugh with you!!! "that word" along with the phrase "the kids best interests"... were REAL triggers for me. I'm getting to the point of having them go in one ear and out the other!!!!<P>And I guess the definition of civility...is "you have to be civil, and I don't nanny, nanny, boo, boo!!!<P>Having said that I suggest you respond "W I'm really taking to heart what you said about being civil. You are right. It will certainly make things run more smoothly" and leave it at that!! But you gotta get the sarcasm out of you first, and mean it. Then let it go!!! Remember, it's her war!!!<p>[This message has been edited by tootrusting (edited August 23, 2001).]