Just wanted to post a note to say thanks. I have not contacted my ex since 8/22. So, three days. Man, it sure seemed like a lot longer than that. So, now I just have to figure out a neutral way to ask for my key back. I almost used this as an excuse to text him this morning, but common sense kicked in. I guess I also need to anticipate his reaction before I do this, and have my list of key points prepared to keep things on track. Because although I love him, I know that he is going to want to argue, probably going two ways. One, he will say what is the problem? We took an agreed upon time out, let's get back together. Or, he will say who did you date, did you go fishing online for a new guy? Either way, this will deviate into his main rant this summer about people in AA who are "out to get him". Either way, I don't know how to talk to him and not respond in kind because I am a borderline and get defensive easily. I just want an easy parting of ways.

Hmm. Reading this post, a thought just occurred to me. Why do I have to ask for the key back at all? Is this not just an excuse to get in contact with him? Maybe I should just leave it alone, keep on avoiding him, and his meeting. When I have the spare change, I can pay my apt complex to change the locks. Right after I make rent!