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Report on First Counseling
#1048600 01/06/03 05:44 PM
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Well, I just got home from my first counseling session. Keep in mind that today's session was just me, and concerned only me. Tomorrow my xw and I meet the counselor about our son.

I told her that my main goal was to reconcile. She told me that it was unlikely to happen, but that it does happen, so not to get my hopes up. I guess that's a realistic but somewhat optimistic answer.

She said she likes to work on people as a family, and try to get them to get along better. So, I'm praying that if we can get my xw and I to act better toward one another, she'll forget the OM, and maybe re-awaken some of the feelings she once had for me. At the very least, she'll hopefully be nicer to me. (To give you an idea, when we talk on the phone, she doesn't even say "bye", she just hangs up.)

I just ask your prayers that things work out well.
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I wish I had some wise words for you, and if I can think of something helpful down the road I'll pass it along. I've read your posts here as I'm sure many others have as well. I hope some folks come along and help you out when you need some guidance or inspiration.

Let us know how the next counseling session goes.
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Timbo_e, I will be praying for you that your xw decides to give your marriage another try. One of my old female neighbors left her H for another male and wanted a divorced. Her H planned A her prior to the divorce and then after and now they are getting remarried and are very happy. H did not give up and had faith in God to restore their marriage and his prayer was answered. This success story and others are giving me hope to hang on..Take care Rhonda
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timbo_e-

Just wanted to wish you luck and let you know that I think you're doing the right thing. The only way to move on is to know in your heart you did EVERYTHING you could. It takes alot of courage to open yourself up emotionally to your XW again so I hope you get the results you're looking for.
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timbo_e,

That's the first small step in a long journey. Keep posting and read up as much as possible. Try to make $LB$ deposits and avoid LBing. I'm rooting for you.

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