Chapter 2: the book addict rejoins the world

[Paula]

Or as honest as I can be

What does that mean?

[Suzi]

That suggests you haven't told him how much it's bothering/worrying you or what's really going on in your head....

[Jaquaia]

I've told him. I've just possibly not explained it enough for him to completely understand

[Suzi]

Oh love.... How are you today?

[Jaquaia]

I'm ok. Achey and headachey.

[Paula]

Ok, tough question. Have you really (really, really) explained you him how vital it is that you are in a position to leave your parents sooner rather than later? Have you explained all this is not just about him and the children? That he needs to start thinking about you and about you as a couple?

[Jaquaia]

He knows I want to be out of here, but I don't want to use him as an escape and it's me who insists that the children are ok about me moving in. He said last night that to him, this isn't as simple as telling them "daddy has a new girlfriend" but about introducing them to someone who is going to be in their lives for a very long time.

Plus on the practical side, I need to pass my test. Public transport is almost non-existent and Bob doesn't cover that area. I really don't want to change instructor.

[Paula]

Ok, except you’re a couple and all implications should be taken into account when looking towards your future. It’s not just about him and the kids. You matter too. Also, the kids are not going to be ok about you moving in until he tells them about you!

[Mira]

I was thinking that the sooner they know about you the easier it will be when you do move in together. Now it feels as if the kids will find out when you are about to move in.

[Jaquaia]

I don't know what else I can do. He knows I'm not happy about it.