There are some emotions which are impossible to deal with... My estranged wife called me today. (Estranged not because of violence, or infidelity, or malice, or indifference, but because I wasn't fun enough). Our conversation was civil, as always. I asked her if she would return my wedding ring, and she said no, that I had no right to ask that (no right? That ring was my promise and my vow, and you, you revoked it.) And then she asked if she could take the cat... she has roommates, a frivolous lifestlye, fun, and all the hipster boys she could ask for. And I have a kitty to keep my bed warm, to feed, to be responsible for. And she wants to take that to.
Truth is, I am quite generous when it comes to the ambiguity of being a human being. I will not hate her, nor begrudge her for the choices that she has made. I told her that I truely hope that she can be happy, that she finds that ice cream which will truely satisfy her craving. And I said that with absolute conviction. And she wants to take my cat from me, my friend, my warmth (and those of you unfortunate enough to know, any warmth is a lonely bed is much appreciated).
I don't know how to deal with this. Thankfully, no one reads this, so I will not have to deal with it.
Truth is, I am quite generous when it comes to the ambiguity of being a human being. I will not hate her, nor begrudge her for the choices that she has made. I told her that I truely hope that she can be happy, that she finds that ice cream which will truely satisfy her craving. And I said that with absolute conviction. And she wants to take my cat from me, my friend, my warmth (and those of you unfortunate enough to know, any warmth is a lonely bed is much appreciated).
I don't know how to deal with this. Thankfully, no one reads this, so I will not have to deal with it.
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LaceyK, I sat home tonight watching reruns with my kitty on my lap, and came to a rather stark revelation... many things may be taken from a man, but a man's kitty, like his hat and his beer, are sacrosanct, and cannot be touched by anyone.
As for her reasons for wanting the keep the ring, I honestly don't know. Certainly, I am the one who believes in the validity of marriage, and thus the symbolism of the ring. She doesn't believe in the former, and I cannot see why she should stick to the latter.
Your better off without out the ring for now. I'd trade the gold and gain your soul back.
Kitties the deal breaker........Tell her to get another pussy.