Hi there TT,

We weren't really dating before the divorce was final. I've known him for a few months and to be very honest, I had hoped to have the opportunity to date him once the divorce happened. He is a wonderful man and like I said, I do consider myself lucky to be able to have him in my life.

We waited until the divorce was final to really take that step though.

The kids really enjoy being around him. He is great with them.

Dork isn't too big on the idea. Remember....his idea was to "woo" me after the divorce was final <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Oh well. I knew that once I realized it was the end there would be no turning back for me. It came and I went. There is nothing there for me.

Sorry, I'm so nosy! Does he have kids too? You don't know how heartening it is to see someone dating who's just been through a messy divorce AND has 3 kids. I'm thrilled for you. TT

Hi, FIM.

I am glad to hear that you and the kids are faring well.

It sounds like the drawbridge is in good working order and all the warriors, be they paper or otherwise, are in good working order and in their proper place.

The only thing I would recommend to you is to let the castle get well repaired, and a new coat of arms before the queen takes on any permanent consort.

God bless,
Gimble

FIM. Mariners beat Pedro!

Beautiful day today. Glad you're doing well. Go slow with the new guy. Not for you, but for him. You sound like a special person, and you don't want to get his hope up if he's just a rebound date.

I married my WW with her 8 year old son who's now 18. I love him and his 8 year old brother very much. It looks like my WW simply can't have a loving relationship. We'll know soon enough.

DS18 said he doesn't respect his mom very much right now, but he's not mad at me anymore. A regretable success.

I pray WW will straighten herself out for the boys sake anyway. That's what I told DS18, and that's what I'm telling the psychologist.

Bring your new boyfriend up to the Children's museum, and let me know. Maybe I could bring my DS8 along.

As an update, my mom and dad wanted to give DS8 a new bedroom. It's pretty cool!

Time for bed!

God Bless

Take all that you have learned here to your new relationship. Go slow. After not having your needs met for so long, any man is going to seem fantastic. (Just worried about you.) Yes, you need time to heal. I wouldn't have him around the kids too much until you deceide he is the one-ie marraige. It will be too much for them, so try to keep the relationships separate. I have read too much about kids getting hurt by these realtionships. (OK that was my Mother side talking).

As for you, I am thrilled that you have someone to make you feel special. Some time alone is good though. JMHO-as I always say, only you know, so you do what you think is best and we will support you. Yes, you are a success. Yep, the Dork got back too late, too many LBs and one too many withdrawls from your love bank. Hugs and Happiness always.

Hey FIM

You ARE a success story .... that's for sure true enough.

I am wondering if Dork and the little cheating homewrecker have married each other yet? I feel sorry for her if she does marry him ... well, I ~almost~ feel sorry for her. She's going to be the next betrayed wife, you can bet the farm on that! When she calls you FIM whining about how DORK's been cheating on her ... send the little turnip our way .... I have some words for her. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

How's your sweet MIL doing? I bet it broke her heart that her son is such a DORK.

Well, take one day at a time and use the brains God gave you .... Once I realized Dork was a '3rd strike' offender ... I pretty much wrote him off.

BUT NEVER YOU .... YOU are a wonderful person with tons of integrity.

Please take care.

Pep <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Hi Faith-Hope you had a good fourth. Hope life is becoming "normal" again. Hugs-Jersey