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Off-topic Chit-chat.. / My son needs help in school
« Last post by stacysmom on March 23, 2017, 09:21:28 am »
It's kind of crazy how much kids these days learn in school... If you think about it, new generations have to learn SO much more than ANY previous generation because science keeps evolving and keeps piling up new things to learn.

One of those is apaprently is thermal analysis. My son's teacher was adamant about covering this topic :(

The problem is, Billy can't keep up. And it breaks my heart that I can't help him. I really wish I could, but I really feel stupid because I don't know anything about the subject. I have found a helpful website but not much else. Can someone link me to a website that explains thermal analysis for dummies?
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Newcomers / Re: Need advice
« Last post by arborite on May 13, 2016, 03:17:52 pm »
How have you been doing Noramdor?...
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Newcomers / Re: Need advice
« Last post by arborite on May 04, 2016, 05:53:36 pm »
Thank you for the response... Well to be honest with you as far as to what made her come back was that I had made some personal changes in that I wasn't letting the small things bother me and knew that If I made those personal changes that she would change as well, even though Royce warned me that she still needed to get professional help. She never did.

Royce was probably right, and in some ways that is what logo is referring to.  With the work you've done on yourself, her lack of change will remain the weakness in your R if you two reconcile. 

As far as what I doing to keep myself busy is keeping positive and staying the course with my job and my family but boy I do miss my wife and hope she feels the same... Should I reach out to her? yet? I mean I just found a new place to live and need my belongings that are at her place but again not desperate for them.. Your thoughts

There is no rush, and the more you wait, the greater the possibility that she has missed you as well.  Waiting is tough... but it'll give you time to read through the book from end to end a couple of times...  ;)   Technically you'll only need your stuff once you are fully set up in your new place... ideally she reaches out to you before.    One thing I have noticed from those who have reconciled, is that it usually happens when they have truly let go and often have begun to move on.  Time is your friend here...
ARb
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Newcomers / Re: Need advice
« Last post by logo65 on May 02, 2016, 04:54:22 pm »
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w that If I made those personal changes that she would change as well, even though Royce warned me that she still needed to get professional help. She never did.

Sorry you find yourself here, but if you read the sentence above, you have your answer.  At some point, the other person has to contribute to the health and repair of the marriage. One can get the ball rolling, but you can't push it all by yourself.

You gave her a big gift of forgiveness and reconciliation and look what she did with it. IF You somehow get her "back" again, and she will do this a third time, because she has no interest in change.

I'm really sorry, i know you want a fix like before, but what you need is a CHANGE and to take back control of your life.  Good luck in what ever direction you choose (but my advice is to divorce her butt - so i will refrain from comment)

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Newcomers / Re: Need advice
« Last post by Nomandor on May 02, 2016, 11:18:10 am »
Thank you for the response... Well to be honest with you as far as to what made her come back was that I had made some personal changes in that I wasn't letting the small things bother me and knew that If I made those personal changes that she would change as well, even though Royce warned me that she still needed to get professional help. She never did.

The first time we broke up was because she had a a very light fuse, one moment she would be the most loving person in the world and then in an instant she would flip. Understand that I helped her raise her two adolescent children who were not easy to deal with. But I committed to help her during those troubled times. I times I felt like she did not appreciate what I brought to the table. I always tried to keep everyone happy and entertained but I still felt like they were taking me for granted. I managed through some counseling with Royce in making that negative to a positive for me.

When I got together with her again I think that she saw that I was more financially secure and felt more security as a result. The only thing is my job is seasonal and there is a period where my income is less so I spend less. I don't want to think that is the reason but it added fuel to the fire. She did mentioned to me once that I deceived her in my financial situation but I did remind her that my work was always seasonal and showed her my bank statements to prove how when I make money it is good money... She seemed understanding and even said that we will make this work. We were loving....

You see my wife has a good job and makes a good income ( much more than me ) but with the high rent plus providing for her two college kids it can get sticky for her at times so I compliment by paying for some of the bills, food and entertainment. Again not sure if this is a real reason but I always managed to keep us happy and content as we never had any arguments just small disagreements but never upset with each other because of that. It was the best relationship we've ever had and the reason why I think she probably not over me yet. She has to be thinking of me and our great times together.

As far as what I doing to keep myself busy is keeping positive and staying the course with my job and my family but boy I do miss my wife and hope she feels the same... Should I reach out to her? yet? I mean I just found a new place to live and need my belongings that are at her place but again not desperate for them.. Your thoughts

Thanks you

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Newcomers / Re: Need advice
« Last post by arborite on May 02, 2016, 09:40:18 am »
Spoken like someone with experience... the light and casual response sounds like a wise choice.  I'm guessing nothing since... and now you are wondering? 

She did take quite some time to text you out of the blue the last time... I'm feeling that it may take a similar amount of time the next time as well.  What are you doing to keep yourself busy?

What happened the first time around for the R to fail, and what attracted her back?
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Newcomers / Re: Need advice
« Last post by Nomandor on May 02, 2016, 12:55:09 am »
Yes I did respond but very light and casual. it was responding to the alert of the motorcycle recall - I found that very odd, it sounded like she was trying to reach out to me with something so mundane. Still not sure if I should initiate a text or email ??? and what to say....
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Newcomers / Re: Need advice
« Last post by arborite on May 02, 2016, 12:28:18 am »
I am not getting in touch with her but as I stated in my opening letter to you She did for the first time texted me. Please give me your opinion and share your thoughts. Should I reach out to her or wait? 

I don't know if I missed it, but did you text anything back when she did...  or you did not reply what so ever?
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Newcomers / Re: Need advice
« Last post by Nomandor on April 29, 2016, 08:07:05 pm »
Thank you for responding. I have not heard from her since the last text but I am staying focused. Not to sure if I should reach out to her yet.
I would like to keep it casual but just at a lost for words right now.  Do you think I should wait a while longer to connect?
I still have some of my belongings at her place so that could be my in although I really don't need them right now, again I can wait if I have to.

Just a little advice and your thoughts...

Thank you

PS: if you can send me the ebook I would be very grateful 
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Newcomers / Re: Need advice
« Last post by arborite on April 27, 2016, 05:17:23 pm »
Hi Nomandor…  Sorry I hadn’t seen you posts earlier…   but yeah, talk about a crazy turn of events.  I am sorry you had to come here, but many of us have gone through similar unexplainable things. 

That is part of the thing; as much pressure your wife was under because of her cousin and family, what really made her do a 180 is impossible to know.  Mind reading isn’t a skill I’ve seen anyone master.  Do you feel her behaviour reasonable?  I don’t have all the facts, but doesn’t feel like you did anything to trigger it, nor any reason to feel responsible for it.

After a month apart… she decided to reopen communications, which is something you want.  Great, keep it casual and laid back… like Royce used to say BSLI (Bright, Shiney, and Lovingly Indifferent).  The one who wants the R least is the one who controls it, so it’ll have to be at her pace.  You have to let go of any control, and just make yourself the best person you can be, for yourself.   You’ve done this before...  it’s not like she changed.   And that is the one thing that personally bothers me in reading your situation…  she hasn’t changed and hasn’t made an effort to.    But that is that would be a tangent at this point and time.

Did you ever get a copy of his eBook?  I found it quite inspirational and kept my mind busy, rather than consider all the “what if’s”…  and I could email you a copy if you’d like.

Keep posting and good luck…
ARb
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