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#47899 01/04/00 11:53 AM
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My H came up for the New Year holiday. We went to a local inn for a weekend package with my sister and her H. He really acted more like his old self. We drank, danced, ate and had a great time. He even mentioned on several occasions "what we decide to do", i.e., me moving there with him. When he got ready to leave sunday, I told him I loved him. He barely said it back. When he calls he never tells me he loves me when we hang up.<P>I still have my little house guest. She did get a job and is starting on Thursday. She went yesterday for training. When my son left for college, I believe they left it as "friends". She wants to go to a local community college to finish her HS diploma and I will push that when she gets her work schedule. I can't bear the thought of putting her in one of the shelters downtown. It would kill me to drive by at 5:15 when they go in and see her there.<P>As far as my H and I go, I don't know if he will EVER be able to make up his mind about us. The fence riding is wearing me down. Maybe I need to stop seeing him altogether for a while and let him discover life without me. I can't even get a commitment from him to give 100%. Don't know. I'm a fixer and he's a procrastinator. <P>He says he is really lonely. He works until 6:30-7:00 every night then goes to the gym. Says he gets home about 9:30-10:00 every night, then crashes out with dinner/tv. He takes my son out to eat about once a week. I can honestly say their relationship is slowly getting better. As far as OW, there isn't one. I truly believe that. <P>At any rate, I'm much more settled and not quite as stressed since my son went back to school and the holidays are over. Flu hitting big time and I sure don't need that. My retail job on the side has settled down as well since the holidays, so I'll probably keep it as the $$ sure does come in handy and it keep my mind on something besides my H and my little "street urchin". <P>Take care all.

#47900 01/04/00 12:30 PM
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Janie,<BR>You sound good and strong and realistic. A great combination if you ask me. You will know when your current situation gets too stressful - just keep in mind why you moved out to begin with. You want to see that your H is really willing to work with you to rebuild. Moving to be with him might be great, but if he just wants you there to help ease his loneliness and is still not ready to fill your needs that may not be what you want.<P>But you know all this without me telling you. You are doing terrific.<P>Starpony<P>PS. The "no OW" piece is great news and must give you real peace of mind...<p>[This message has been edited by Starpony (edited January 04, 2000).]


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