That was a great idea, Chatty! Expat take care of yourself!
Prayers and blessings,

I am a list maker and so far in my life those lists may have saved me from making some very wrong decisions.

I made a long list of pros and cons before I went back to the phone job to increase my income. You should have seen that list!

Good luck with the phone job, Chatty!

Checking in on expat...

Hi Dotsie,

Nothing to report, I'm afraid. After doing my pro/con list, I decided to go ahead with the legal separation. I was under the impression that during this meeting, we were going to set down the terms of settlement first, then I would approach my husband. However, she reiterated that he still has to agree to the conditions before we can proceed. I'm obviously a novice at this. Therefore, it was a very short appointment and I'm no further forward. Both he and I are off work next week, so I will have to get up the courage to discuss it with him.

I have to say this, though. It sure is easy just to forget everything and carry on as normal. If other women can stay in marriages for the convenience, then why not me? The answer, of course, is that I don't agree with it. A friend of mine springs to mind here. She recently admitted that she married her husband in order to stay in the country. I couldn't believe it. But to each his own, I guess.

Anyway, thank you for asking and I'll keep you updated. Take Care.

Expat, I admire you. And although you sprained your back, you still have alot of backbone.

Yes, she does! Either one DOES or they DO NOT. Being wishy/washy is, to me, faking it.

Expat......I'm SO proud of you for standing for something, or you'll fall for anything!

Hey Edelweiss!

I was just reading a comment you made in another post and came back to respond to it.

This is what you said....

"It's really a very important aspect to consider for those who might be thinking of getting a divorce. And for the single ladies here; Maybe it is worth thinking about moving in with a good friend."

You were talking about people being on their own in times of emergencies. I must confess, that aspect of it never crossed my mind when considering leaving my husband. Do I go back to the drawing board?

Hey Di,

How did you creep in? You must be busy with your soap orders, as I haven't heard from you in a while.

Thinking of you Expat. Holding you in prayer!