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This popped out of my mouth yesterday
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To a trusted friend. I liked it and keep reminding myself.

"He had the final say all throughout our marriage. In the divorce, I'll get the final say."

So, it's not exactly true because the laws of the state and judge will have the final say. But it was a moment of truth for me personally. He doesn't get to dictate to me anymore.
Posted on 07/17/12, 09:09 am
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Reply #11 - 07/17/12  1:28pm
" I'll take suggestions, but I have a standard of living and anyone who doesn't care for it can suck it basically. Married or not. "
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Reply #12 - 07/17/12  1:36pm
" Taking back the power (dump3d) has been the best part of this whole mess! I have not had the ability to do, say, feel, go where I want in so long. So while he may have moved on quickly (like while we were still married) I don't have to answer to anyone but me and my higher power!

May the power be with us! "
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Reply #13 - 07/17/12  3:57pm
" It used to drive him bonkers if I moved a piece of furniture to a different place. I found it so stifling.

Yesterday, I rearranged the livingroom furniture to suit ~ me ~

and

it never felt so good! lol

btw this thread has made my day! Thanks, everyone for your great posts. Love it! "
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Reply #14 - 07/17/12  5:08pm
" That's what I love about being divorced. I never have to listen to my ex ever again.

Blessed peace!!! "
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Reply #15 - 07/17/12  6:19pm
" I"ve rearranged the furniture. I've made changes to this farm that he hates. I painted my bed pink. I hate it but he hates it worse than I do so it will stay pink for a while.

Five years post divorce and I still have the upper hand with him. Not a bad place to be. I never have to hear him lie again. Life is so good. "
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Reply #16 - 07/17/12  6:24pm
" Yup, don't have to walk on eggshells anymore and lsiten to his insecure whinng and hissy fits. I think what I want, say what I want and go where I want when I want to.

Free "
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Reply #17 - 07/17/12  6:40pm
" I remember what an awesome feeling it was to pick up the tab for a friend. We got out together a lot with our kids and she was always picking up the tab no matter how much fight I put up. She knew what an ass my husband was about money. I couldn't take my kids to McDonald's without a fight while he spent freely and easily.

I had budgeted the money for a day out with my friend and the kids and it felt sooooooo good to say, "it's on me!" It wasn't extravagant by any means but the feeling of freedom was priceless. "
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Reply #18 - 07/17/12  6:45pm
" Shame we didn't feel that in our relationships. Very unhealthy. "

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