The inventor of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle, Arthur Davidson died and went to heaven.
At the gates, St. Peter told Arthur. 'Since you've been such a good man and your motorcycles have changed the world, your reward is, you can hang out with anyone you want to in heaven.'
Arthur thought about it for a minute and then said, ' I want to hang out with God.'
St. Peter took Arthur to the Throne Room, and introduced him to God.
God recognized Arthur and commented, 'Okay, so you were the one who invented the Harley-Davidson motorcycle? ' Arthur said, 'Yeah, that's me...'
God commented: 'Well, what's the big deal in inventing something that's pretty unstable, makes noise and pollution and can't run without a road?'
Arthur was a bit embarrassed, but finally spoke, 'Excuse me, but aren't you the inventor of woman?'
God said, 'Ah, yes.'
'Well,' said Arthur, 'professional to professional, you have some major design flaws in your invention ! 1. There's too much inconsistency in the front-end suspension 2. It chatters constantly at high speeds 3. Most rear ends are too soft and wobble about too much 4. The intake is placed way too close to the exhaust 5. The maintenance costs are outrageous!!!!
'Hmmmmm, you may have some good points there,' replied God, 'hold on.'
God went to his Celestial supercomputer, typed in a few words and waited for the results.The computer printed out a slip of paper and God read it.
'Well, it may be true that my invention is flawed,' God said to Arthur, 'but according to these numbers, more men are riding my invention than yours'.
Hi Maybesoon, thanks for your inputs. You have made a very valid point about earnings over the past 3 years - I'll keep that in mind when I sit with my lawyer to work out a deal.
OK, I'll go first. Checked your profile - no pics with a head of hair so I can't really compare but as you look today - yes, I'd say you are attractive.
Thanks Konigsberg! Yes, I chose to marry him and I chose to walk away from that marriage - now I have to think clearly and focus on my ultimate goal which is to get him out of my life forever.
I don't know if the choice was bad because in the early days he was a really good man but as I began to succeed professionally and financially, something went wrong.
Another thing is, sometimes you feel that since you come from a certain background you don't deserve anything better than being with someone with a similar background - its a warped way of thinking - I know that now but back then......
I appreciate your inputs Venere. I get what you are saying and you are probably right - I really need an airtight deal that will make him disappear forever.
Now that he has come to the table I have to keep him there till this is sorted out once and for all.
I agree with Sommer, the choice should have been his. However, it would be interesting to know how many years he was married to this woman and supported the twins as his own.
Actually its draining on the girls too - I actually found out about his visit to my lawyer from the girls. He had even told them that he had asked for an apartment in exchange for the divorce - what is he, stupid? What kind of respect can he command from them? From the start I have always stressed that the girls should be left out of this but time and time again he has dragged them into this. The girls want him out of their lives because he is so insensitive to their feelings. I have always stressed that he is their father and needs to be respected as such but believe me, it has been hard going.
Yes, things have been tough for 3 years but I am the type that never says die. I will sock it to him and get my victory in a genteel, dignified manner.
I agree with you Princess. The money I'll be putting out could go toward my kids' college fund but he does not see it that way. I'm the cash cow that has stopped leaking cash - his luxury living has dried up. So I guess he thinks I owe him for his current style of living.
My gut feel is that he has someone in his life and is wanting a free apartment. Property is always a good investment so I don't mind investing. However, like you said, I'll ensure that there are riders like the ownership will be mine (because my kids are minors), the apartment is for his use alone - no companion, no common-law, he can live there free of cost all his life, he will vacate the apartment if he ever remarries, etc. etc. I'll make it nice and air tight. Thanks for your inputs.
Hi Sommer - my lawyer thinks he deserves nothing because in the Indian context, a husband never asks for anything from his wife. But I guess it takes all types to make the world - trust me to get stuck with the crappiest of them.
Yes, I'm sitting with my lawyer on Saturday to work out an offer and I'll keep what you said in mind about being firm and not budging an inch. It will be a take it or leave it offer.
Yes, he's the FOC and yes he will always have access to his kids but having said that let me add that I do not see him remaining in my life long after the divorce because he has not shown much signs of attachment to his kids during the past 3 years.
Yes, there's plenty of bills showing up on the horizon but I want my kids with me so I have no problem with providing for them.
FYI, I offered him an apartment 3 years back, he refused it, gave us 3 years of misery and now he wants the apartment deal back on the table - I don't think that's right, I really don't.
I get what you are saying Cusp. I'm a great believer in Karma so I would really like for this to be sorted out amicably but I'm at a loss, hence this thread.
Decided to walk away from the marriage three years ago but did not pursue the divorce route because the kids were raw from all the unpleasantness.
Now its time for closure so I got an attorney to start the proceedings. After not responding to two letters from my attorney, he visited him a couple of days ago. He is willing to sign on the dotted line provided he is given a 'fully furnished' ownership apartment.
Now, without maligning him, let me say that I was the main provider in the marriage and after the separation he did not even attempt to offer any kind of support to the kids.
My question is....should I go ahead and buy him an apartment just to get him out of our lives or should I pay him back for all the misery he caused my kids, by not giving him a cent?
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RE: Check yr mail regularly
Same here.