Sigh!

I received an email from A. last night. I'd sent him a text about a text *I* had received re the rental we were living in so was relaying some info and that was all. I had expected to get a confirmation "thanks for that" response. 
Instead I got an enquiry into my health, how was the move, do I have what I need.....maybe some  space will be good, maybe we can reassess in awhile....wtf! 
It completely threw me. I've spent the last 6 years deliberating, anxious, going back and forth between "I can't do this and "I have to do something!" and he does this....

I'm not going back. After taking this step forward and away...doesn't he realise?

E

lily wrote:

......Sounds like he doesn't want to complete the separation process and just wants to keep it hanging, is there a financial aspect to it he doesn't like? ... 

I don't know! He did say he thought when I became eligible for Superannuation at 65 that we'd be in enough of "a good financial position" that we could buy a house. So obviously he has been thinking more about finances and getting ahead than my own personal reasons for separating which have nothing to do with money....edited to add some of these...!@#$%^&

There's a lot to reply to in his email. I just don't know if it's worth it. I think though I will draft a reply and just leave it sitting so I can reread it and ruminate on sending it

E
 

Last edited by Ellexoh_nz (June 15, 2023 6:35 pm)

Ellle,

Short, terse, on topic answers are best..  it takes a while to learn as its not how we talk to those that dont hurt us. 
ie..   how was the move and how are you..and this and that and that?             Move was fine.

If there are financial matters you think need to be discussed...try to gauge which one is important and worth it..   I can hold a brief text exchanges now with her on the kids school finances..   Always on topic with no implied insults etc..    its a sad thing but works.

Any other kind things such as ".., maybe we can reassess in awhile...."..  can be considered..."glimmers of affection".    They are too little, too late, and are simply hints of normality .  Even if true I found it can only lead to hurt.     In your case the ", maybe we can reassess in awhile...."  hints of arrogance, ignorance? a general oblivion and disregard of what he did to you.  Any reply to that would simple get you lame and hurtful excuses of flawed morality ..   A normal person you could reply to.. but not these spouses..  crickets are best..     

Last edited by Rob (June 16, 2023 8:12 am)

Rob and Blackie...thank you for your thoughts  

I did reply, but to his questions about my move. 

Elle

Hi Elle - It's been some time since I have checked into the Forum! Congratulations on your move! Continue to take one day/hour/minute/second at a time!