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Apathy or burnout

Newimprvmodel's picture

So dh's daughter wrote back, saying how enamored she is of the country she is in, and how she is not coming home once the semester ends in a few weeks. She has no definitive plans for the summer, maybe working for an aid organization in one of the worst refugee camps. So bad that us government has alert that us citizens should not go within 3 km of the area.
Dh has very little reaction. I guess I have more reaction than him! I think this is a crazy dangerous idea, and a red flag knowing her emotional issues. He agrees, and says he has no time, why don't I write a letter that he signs off on as his own to her and her mother respectfully disagreeing with this decision..
I considered it, but then got angry. And I thought of the conversation here about women having to urge their dh's to reach out, which I did. Quite honestly, it is great for me that she stays there for the summer. I must be insane, I do not think I care about this person, and honestly I am shocked over her mother's negligence?
Do I think my dh should give a shit after all the crap they have done?
Just mixed thoughts this morning......

Newimprvmodel's picture

I should add that she is coming back to resume college in sept and has plans to attend one of the most expensive grad school in a city very pricey upon graduation. Only the best for snooky.

Newimprvmodel's picture

And the big question is who is paying for 4 months there? Her mother is a tight wad. I did say to dh that if he says nothing, these people will take that as meaning he approves, and then will send him the bill after the fact. It has been done before in court. If he voices his opinion, he will be back at square one.........I give advise him not to agree, but do it respectfully and not mention the money factor, but really emphasize that her safety could be threatened living there on her own.

Newimprvmodel's picture

You are right, and our finances are separate, to a degree. I don't get him wanting me to write the letters for him. I think it would be a very bad thing for me to write.....I did help him write the first letter and honestly I am angry with myself for doing it.
I think he will not say boo......his relationship with them has been avoidant, and when he does object, he is met with screaming and drama.
The girls have the emotional development of a flea. Whatever snooky wants.......provided it doesn't inconvenience the queen bee.
Can you believe that the crazy mother fought dh to keep oldest princess in fancy college when she failed every semester? She now owes 80 k in loans and has no degree to show for it? So you could say mother ruined her daughter financially and now this daughter could be at risk.

Newimprvmodel's picture

I think he needs to write a letter, kind, but clearly not supporting this dangerous idea. I spoke with a colleague today somewhat familiar with the Mideast, and he just kept shaking his head over this girl. He said she might get caught up in radicalism, or worse, kidnapped. Young foreign women are looked upon poorly if they are unescorted in these parts and even vulnerable to assaults by taxi drivers..
But I do not think my dh will say a word. He might write back, and talk about nonsense.
I again ask myself what is wrong with me for getting caught up in this? Am I a drama seeker myself? I just see this as such a red flag and I have never had the ability to bite my tongue. Lol just ask my own kids..
My friends say be thankful she is not sitting at my home this summer! Although I do not wish contact with her, I clearly see her as in a dangerous place, with a lunatic bitch mother driving the ship..

Pilgrim Soul's picture

New-and... I think what happens all the time is that we carry our husbands' emotional burdens. And for as long as we are doing that they feel justified to do nothing at all. Men do not have the stomach for drama, and it seems to me the drama-inducing witches ( yours or mine) should reap what they have sown: DH's indifference. If he avoids them, let him. They are all adults, for crying out loud. Will SD listen to her dad? Is she known for heeding his opinions? What do you care where she is? You cannot control her, and DH cannot either. But for you to stir him into action, so that he stirs her into another action - that is just too much action, in my opinion. Have a drink and repeat the serenity prayer.

I do not see how your SD can count on MORE money - no matter where she is. She wants to works in the refugee camps - let her. She will probably be useless there anyway.

Is your DH on the hook for graduate school?

Newimprvmodel's picture

Yes, I love the serenity prayer! And a large glass of wine helps as well.
Seriously, regarding the grad school, you know that emancipation is court ordered, and usually after college graduation. However, why won't they make the argument for grad school. Dh has a line that he attributes to his high class ex.....if you don't ask, you don't get......get it?? Lol
So.....I should be glad this witch is staying there.....hell, if she stays in sept, we can get her emancipated then!
But yes......the indifference. My dh is clearly indifferent. He says he will write a letter......that was a week ago.. He says he is busy, ok, yes, maybe..
His daughter says he no longer cares about her. I think she and her pack pushed him there, but yes he is there. He is indifferent. If you beat someone up enough times I think that is what you get. Quite honestly, I would have rage, but everyone is different.
Can the indifference be reversed?

Newimprvmodel's picture

Yes you are right.. I would be so angry with myself if she returns and becomes daddy's wife again.
The whole marriage they have been estranged.......it would be a stressor for our marriage if she were to return. The year they were speaking I never met with her, but there were issues.

Newimprvmodel's picture

I just heard about the three american doctors killed in afg. (She is not there)
My first thought was to share with dh.
The second was to keep my mouth shut. Apathy!!!

Pilgrim Soul's picture

Apathy is the word, new-and-improved.

Another good word is Apothic - it is this new wine, a blend - tastes great, i love it.

Drink Apothic Red and practice Apathy!

I may make it my signature line Smile

Newimprvmodel's picture

I like it! Now if I could get the the ex and the rest of the offspring to move there along with the daughter. I will gladly get them all first classes airline tickets, provided they are one way. Bon voyage!