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Everthesame #2638442 06/21/12 03:32 PM
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He told my IM he would be sending me the NC letter, so I unblocked him.

I think he will try to communicate with me now that he thinks he complied with my requirement.

My IM is in the ER (working) and I cannot communicate with her until later. So hopefully he will get the message not to communicate with me before he does try...


BS (me) 46
STBX WH 53
Married 2000
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1st A: LT D-Day - 02/14/06
2nd A: D-Day - 12/21/11
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It would be so hard for me not to have the IM reply back and CC the correct email address. Something like:

I noticed a typo in the OW's email address and thougth I would corrected it for you kiss

Just me, I'm sure its not the MB way.


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02/20/12 done beating my head on that wall.
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Originally Posted by LuvsDavid
It would be so hard for me not to have the IM reply back and CC the correct email address. Something like:

I noticed a typo in the OW's email address and thougth I would corrected it for you kiss

Just me, I'm sure its not the MB way.

rotflmao

That is so perfect! That is exactly what you should do, estrela!!


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still laughing!! rotflmao


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MelodyLane #2638458 06/21/12 04:11 PM
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It just popped into my head. I would love to see it done. The OW would have a copy of an email I'm sure he never wants her to see. She will kill him.


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Originally Posted by LuvsDavid
It just popped into my head. I would love to see it done. The OW would have a copy of an email I'm sure he never wants her to see. She will kill him.
I would've already done it.

"Oh I noticed you had the wrong email address but I corrected it for you. Love you E ( with maybe a big kiss )


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You are nothing if not helpful. grin


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Originally Posted by Neak
You are nothing if not helpful. grin

Exactly. Just need to help with the spelling errors. laugh


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I thought about it and I think that's what I will do.

He might get out of this one though, since he sent the exact same e-mail to her on January (how did that work!) and he might say I am just re-sending it, but I might try it anyway...


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He is resending the exact same email? WOW. What a JF(to quote Pep).

Obviously, if it didn't stick before, why would he think that it would have any effect now?

Estrela, you'll know when/if he is serious. These continued breaks are actually going to drain your LB quite quickly. Hang tough.

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When you reply or forward it should have a time stamp on when he sent it.


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Why not just send it yourself and tell her that WH has sent it to you to forward to her as part of your conditions to reconcile with him.

Change the e-mail to her correct e-mail address and don't even mention it to WH. smile


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Thanks for the support and for lightening the mood.

Scotty - you are right, WH is quickly burning through my LB


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Originally Posted by estrela
Thanks for the support and for lightening the mood.

Scotty - you are right, WH is quickly burning through my LB

Estrela, did you forward the no contact to the OW?


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No, I haven't. I am thinking about it.

The whole problem is that I wanted to see action from him. I wanted this to come from him, not from me.

I could have sent her the e-mails he sent me asking to come back, that he wanted to be with me forever, but I debated whether I want to have such an active role on his A, or I want to see him dealing with it by himself.

Does this make sense?


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estrela #2638707 06/22/12 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by estrela
No, I haven't. I am thinking about it.

The whole problem is that I wanted to see action from him. I wanted this to come from him, not from me.

I could have sent her the e-mails he sent me asking to come back, that he wanted to be with me forever, but I debated whether I want to have such an active role on his A, or I want to see him dealing with it by himself.

Does this make sense?

Estrela, sending back that letter shows him you know he is not serious and he has been busted. It also causes great conflict in his affair. Yes, you do want him to deal with it, and one of the ways you do this is to show him you know he tried to trick you and you caught him. He will have to make it serious if he wants to get your attention.


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Originally Posted by estrela
The whole problem is that I wanted to see action from him. I wanted this to come from him, not from me.

You don't understand why we are telling you to send it to the OW. You are not doing it FOR HIM, you are telling him you KNOW he was not sincere because he fudged her email address.

His no contact letter was obviously not sincere and you are just telling him you know this.


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estrela #2638715 06/22/12 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by estrela
The whole problem is that I wanted to see action from him. I wanted this to come from him, not from me.

Right. He's not sincere yet, so you're not seeing any action.

So, you send the thing back RETURN TO SENDER and he gets the idea that you are not going to just roll over and accept this crap and that he can't get away with it any more. And you CC her, to boot, to cause trouble in the affair. She learns that despite what he may be telling her, he's still trying to keep you on the side, and she also gets to see what a liar he is.

He gets the message, and you cause a little trouble in the affair, which is always good.


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markos #2638737 06/22/12 11:54 AM
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I will send it now... just want to get away from them as much as I can...


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