Hey kerryK! Haven't checked on you in a week. Glad W seems to be coming to her senses, even if only in a baby-step way. Hopefully she can do some C to get herself straightened out. Our MC says H and I can't progress much further until his does the same. A lot of his "stuff" is "His Stuff" and he has to work on it so we can work on us. Maybe you are going to be the same way. Sucks for your kids to be pointing out W's kisses to OM, for them to have to be in the middle of things.
I agree to be leery about the online friends thing. I want friends, too. My sister is no doubt sick of hearing about my troubles. But I know personally the lack of FEELING loved by H has me vulnerable. I am actually worried that when I go back to work full time I will be leaving myself vulnerable if someone (male) starts to give me attention, make me feel special, etc. The only man in my life I want is my H but I know that 8 months of desperately wanting to FEEL loved may make me weakened if I am around a guy who wants to give that to me. So just guard yourself in your discussions with others and I am sure you will be fine. Good luck and I will check back soon!