Anyways today I told him that I changed my mind and the only contact we’ll have is about D11 or business, he monstered, told me I am crazy and the same old story, but I really going to try to be strong and firm about it! First time that I set limits
Nothing wrong with that boundary - it is rather simple - "as long as OW<x> is in your life, I won't be." He can monster until the cows come home (and he is doing it because he is being held accountable for his actions and they HATE being held accountable) but it is very simple - his actions, his consequences.
Me - 61, xW - 54
Together 19 years - Married 17 at separation & 21 at D-Day
S - 17, D - 13
1 Dog
BD#1 - August 2015
Atomic BD - 13 Dec 2015
House sold & separated - Mar 2016
Divorce final 30 August 2019
Moved on in life
Survival Instructions for NewbiesSite Map A "friend" will not "stand by you" no matter what you do. That is NOT a friend. That is an enabler. That is an accomplice.
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REAL friend will sit you down and tell you to your face to stop being a firetrucking idiot before you ruin your life and the lives of those around you.