Waiting For This Shoe To Drop

Well, it's almost here. Within the next few weeks, if Sally actually does it, she'll formally bring up the divorce to him.

This is potentially a real landmark moment for everyone involved.

Why? Well let's look at it...

Buying Signs

I had the chance to go to lunch with Sally and it's always different than when we are together the days we are together in bed. Yes, I realize that this is pretty obvious, but that's not why it's different.

Anyhow, this past weekend was a big deal for her. She started the process of preparing some of the people closest to her that there are potentially big changes on the horizon.

That was the first of the real "buying signs" from her. Let me explain what I mean by that...

Things Are Moving Along...

Well, it's gone from an "just talk" to "getting real" a lot quicker than I'd anticipated that it would. Just a few days ago, Sally and Rick agreed that they'd start handling their finances separately.

The way that I see it, this is the first step in a number of steps that will (likely) eventually lead to their being divorced.

Of course, it wasn't without it's share of discussion with me...

A Whole New World

As I sit here writing this, I find myself pleased, conflicted and surprised -- all at the same time. Why?

Because Sally is going to ask Rick for a divorce!!!
Yes, you read that right.

This really does change everything! How so?
Let's have a look...

Ranger Rick Fan Club [Updated]

I'm not just the President of the club, I'm also a member! ;-)
OK, that was bad, I admit it.

But I also had a little bit of a win tonight, given my last post.
So, there I am...

It's The Little Things...

Yes, it's the little things that get me and have me feel like "second-class" in Sally's world. I don't for a second think that it's what she intends, but as the old saying goes:

"Here I sit all broken hearted, tried to..."

I'm only kidding about the old saying, but I'm not kidding about the "feeling broken hearted" part.

Here's why...

My "Forest Gump" Moment (a.k.a. Stupid Me)

Yeah, it's just like that.
I had a blinding flash of the obvious about Sally and Rick two days ago -- they currently are and have been having sex.

No, you don't need to alert the media, but apparently I needed alerting.
OK, stop laughing at me, PLEASE!
Why? Well...

To Tell The Truth

When it comes to Sally, I've not had a great track record when it comes to telling the truth. It's not that I want to lie or withhold any relevant information, but sometimes it seems like that's actually the best thing to do. I would say that I am guarded, but I am very deliberate in what I say and how I say it. That's really not uncommon for me in my day-to-day life.

In talking with Sally the of the day, I told her that she did not need to second-guess me, when it came to my being happy with her or not. I told her that if there was something that I was unhappy with I would tell her about it. She asked me "even if you knew it was something that would upset me?" And my response to her: "Absolutely."

Well, it turns out that was one of those days when a piece of the truth got to get told. Here's how it worked...

Calmer days ahead?

It seems that I am in a little better place than I was before. Just taking a quick check of my "internal states," I think that I am doing a lot better than I was before. Specifically, I am nowhere near as pissed off as I was! Yes, I know -- that's a good thing :-)

I wasn't trying to be difficult, but I must admit I was going through a rough patch. It's not like I think it's over, but it's certainly taken a turn for the better. Let me explain why...