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No, I do not feel that way.

I feel she's willing to talk, listen, and to discuss how to make our marriage better.

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I feel she's willing to talk, listen, and to discuss how to make our marriage better.

REALLY??? Well, perhaps you have a totally different spin on what she has been saying to you.

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I agree - this is a set up for a bad scene.

If you want to be "available" to her, great - make her come to you. But don't go near her roomie's house. Have the PI do that work. Keep to the high ground.

Remember Anakin Skywalker and how he became a machine!


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The ? that made recovery possible: "Which lovebuster do I do the most that hurts the worst"?

The statement that signaled my personal recovery and the turning point in our marriage recovery: "I don't need to be married that badly!"

If you're interested in saving your relationship, you'll work on it when it's convenient. If you're committed, you'll accept no excuses.
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Originally Posted by princessmeggy
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heck I am going north this weekend otherwise I head down there myself.

Gonna do a little Choctaw?

Our (me and DH) code for that is "I sure am hungry for a grill cheese!" grin

/TJ

nope - lake of the ozarks - never been there before


BH -

Be very careful. There is some concern of the OM being present - be ready.

You need to clear the BH fog right away. Be prepared for the worst scenario (and have a plan)and hope for the best. You are not going there to DJ and LB all over the place. If so - stay put.

Short Plan A. Would not start out the first day with any relationship talk and certainly no ultimatums right from the starting gate. You will have plenty of time for that -

good restaurant = gueros btw.

have rescued others from jail there - not a pleasant place. Sort of like a mental hospital, homeless shelter and prison rolled into one location.

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Originally Posted by betrayedhubby75
No, I do not feel that way.

I feel she's willing to talk, listen, and to discuss how to make our marriage better.

Do you even have a plan about what can be done to save the marriage?

I get the feeling that you have been riding the adrenaline rush of all the infernal drama.

Have you got any ideas on what needs to be discussed?

What you BOTH need to do?

Counselors on board?

Man, this entire thread has been about the drama of it playing out.

Focus Focus Focus

You have your work cut out for you given the history of the relationship.


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Originally Posted by medc
I just would hate to see her claim domestic assault. If she does, you will go to jail. I think this is too risky given her continued abuse towards you (she is verbally abusive)...it could easily escalate into something. Given everything else you have done, you would be hard pressed to convince a judge she is lying.

I wish you luck.

I am really appalled at how she calls you names and insults you, in most sentences. Yes, she is verbally abusive.

This is more than affair fog babble.

I really, really, really don't think this trip is a good idea. It's like watching a train wreck. I am hoping for the best for you, but I'm not sure that best will be with your W!

If not straight to Plan D, I vote a VERY dark Plan B.

Plan A isn't being a doormat. Is this how you usually handle her name-calling??


Consider how hard it is to change yourself and you'll understand what little chance you have in trying to change others.
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Originally Posted by Lucks
I am really appalled at how she calls you names and insults you, in most sentences. Yes, she is verbally abusive.

This is more than affair fog babble.

I really, really, really don't think this trip is a good idea. It's like watching a train wreck. I am hoping for the best for you, but I'm not sure that best will be with your W!

If not straight to Plan D, I vote a VERY dark Plan B.

Plan A isn't being a doormat. Is this how you usually handle her name-calling??

I think BH didn't know what LB were until he found MB.

He's learning how to be a better H. And if she is willing, he can help her learn how to become a better W.

I applaud his effort and am confident that he will be able to handle whatever happens this weekend.

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