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The good news is my H has mentioned that he might like to move back in. His misses the house, our son, wants to be involved with the birth of our new child and finally said he'd like us to work things out together.

D Day was 8-14-02. He moved to his own apt. 9-1-02 and continued the A. I've been doing a good plan A over the last month or so and he has been showing more interest in me, our 2 yo son and my pregnancy (due in Jan - like the name suggests). I told him that I'd love for him to come back but that I wanted him to "be sure he is ready because I couldn't handle his leaving twice" (I haven't spoken a word about the A or the OW for over a month - and I have no idea of the current status). Last night I spelled it out and said "I'd love you to come back but I'd need you to have no contact with OW." He said, "you told me that three times"(I hadn't - only once)and then he said something to the effect of "I understand, of course, I'm not unreasonable."

How do I proceed? I don't want to ruin the effects of my recent Plan A or spoil this opportunity. But how can I make sure that he will have no contact with OW without asking a lot of questions, setting conditions, snooping, etc. He clearly has no interest in talking about the A. We are in MC but only discuss communication styles, past problems, ways to handle, etc. We haven't talked about the Affair. Also, he has lied to me so much over the past few months - how do I trust him?

I had finally become somewhat at ease with living alone and had made plans for having the baby without his help - now he wants to be involved.

This is a much nicer problem than I had a month ago when I thought he was gone forever, but I was to tread lightly and not mess this up. Any help or suggestions??

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I don't think you can trust him without asking questions, setting boundaries and snooping. It's a part of it he's gonna have to deal with until you begin to feel trust for him. He has to show you with his actions. Setting boundaries is an AWESOME idea. JMHO. DB

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Tell him it is something you are considering but...

I suggest you set up an appt with Steve Harley (1 (888) 639-1639). He can help you with what needs to be agreed upon for his return to the house.and what to do after he moves home. If he just moves back home, nothing will change, he needs to be held accountable. You and hubby getting an appt with Steve or Jennifer at MB is a way he can show he is willing to step up & prove something to you.

We are in MC but only discuss communication styles, past problems, ways to handle, etc.
MB counseling is about doing what you need to make the relationship work. It isn't all touchy-feely emotions stuff. It is a plan to restore love & trust to the marriage.

Also, he has lied to me so much over the past few months - how do I trust him?
At this point, you don't. It is up to HIM to act in ways which will give you a reason to trust him again. The ball is in his court, let him know that.

Remember, a person with nothing to hide, hides nothing.


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