Good to hear from you j, I struggle all the time with just wanting to cut my losses and get on with my life. I also sometimes just want to force the situation to a boiling because I'm tired of waiting for the pot I'm sitting in to slowly get warm. Even tho' doing either of those things is against my core beliefs in marriage, in religion, in my family, it is hard to stop myself more and more often.
It will be an adventure, no doubt about that, let us know when the 1st Alaskian DB get together is going to happen!
Take care j, check on me when you have a chance, lots to read like always, I'm sure I need a reality check too, -JDK