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The wife is out of town this week. The MIL is in town watching the kids. I'm making the most of it. The wife did call about our D10. There was no reason for the call but I was polite.

The kids and I are already planning our weekend. Maybe I'll get the mother in to join us, she can't possibly stay in the apartment all weekend long. She is a very nice woman. I really like her a lot.

I like talking to her.


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I admire your ability to stay so even & calm. You sound very matter of fact and accepting. Hope you and kids have a good week


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I try to stay busy at work. It's when I'm alone that my mind wonders.


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Same here. I try to distract myself at work also but I've found the distractions have an expiration date sometimes and the mind wondering creeps into my work.

Glad to hear you W is initiating communication. Sounds like going dark is having some positive effects. Also good move on not discussing your W with the MIL. It would be easy to get into trouble there...


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Hey Jag,

I'm happy for ya buddy. Who would have thought that pulling back and letting them come to us would actually work? I've become a believer.

Hope your week is going well!


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Thanks PD and Fit...

The week is going well, the kids want to go shopping this weekend. They say I need a wardrobe change. With all the weight I've lost, I do need some new pants and shirts. I already bought me some cologne.

Yes, I don't want my mom in law to think I'm just going to cry on her shoulder. I just want her to see that I'm there for the kids when they need me. Just keep doing what I'm doing but don't get excited.


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My wife accidently called me babe yesterday. I didn't say anything, although it made me feel good. She called and left a voice mail but didn't say anything this AM.

I talked to my mother in law today and we laughed a lot. She called me son. My heart went pitter patter...ha ha ha ha

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Great idea about getting a few new clothes. It is always a good confidence booster! Interesting your W is continuing to call this week. Keep up whatever you're doing... :-)


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Your MIL sounds like a classy lady. You are lucky to have her. And it sounds like things are going well for you! Keep on keeping on!


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I will but I'm not doing anything. I'm just being me, the old good Joey.

She is a great MIL.

I will admit that I was not myself from last May through this January, I just lost complete focus and needed to "find myself".

Funny, I never believed people when thye said that. I always thought they were just so full of themselves. Now I know...

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