But what I have to think about is that (now reasonably small) part of my life that focuses on my marriage.
He was out again last night. This was a good thing as New Dom (got to think of a name to call him) and I got to chat. He isn't telling me what to do or say, but he was good at getting me to articulate some of the behaviours which may help or antagonise the situation.
Hubby arrived home again this morning, early. 4.40 to be precise (there is a clock by the bed). I was sleeping so so well after the lovely orgasm I was given (he insisted but I asked anyway). I think hubby must have known I was awake, but I didn't speak, fearful that I would say something now, cause a scene. What I was feeling though was - I don't want this. What I was thinking was - please don't lay down next to me. He did lie down, but respected my silence and was gone by 5.30.
So tonight is the night. There is a window of opportunity when my son is out playing football. I will be calm, I will be measured and I will plan what I will say. God knows I have thought about it enough. I won't shout (please let me maintain that one), I won't get angry.
I am clear about what I want. It isn't about any relationship I may or not be having. It is about having the freedom to seek the life I want in the way I want it. It is about opportunities to do new things in different ways that I know he doesn't seek, want or whatever. New things that I am no longer sorry to say I don't want to seek with him.
The journey to here started many years ago. A young husband unfaithful to his pregnant wife. A young woman left alone for weeks on end with a young child. Denial of the realities, fear of being alone. A fight for possession of a man who I probably didn't want then, 20 years ago. The events of the past 2 years are part of this journey, but they are not the whole thing.
On the radio while I was typing this - Oasis, Whatever - with the lyrics - Free to do whatever I , to be whatever you to be wherever you (I paraphrase) - I think that is today's theme - Free to be whatever I choose, Free to be wherever I want, whatever I want.
If I get any doubts this evening this is the date that most recently springs to mind when I knew change must take place. Joolz - remember how you felt on this day!
Thinking of you my friend. You deserve this. There is no need for shouting. You have made your decision and he is clearly living his own life, coming home in time to get ready for work. This is your time now.
ReplyDeleteL xxx
No shouting, calm and measured. But this is going to take a while to sort out.
ReplyDeleteI wish you luck and send positive energies your way. I hope you will find peace and have the grace to be the you that you want to be.
ReplyDeletehugs,
fiona
Thank you fiona, I really hope so too. Hugs j xx
DeleteWishing you luck. I'm about 3 to 5 months away of having this talk. I'm taking notes. You deserve happiness.
ReplyDeleteIt was and is hard work, but consistency may be the key. xx
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