And I couldn't disagree with you more, GIVEN the circumstances that nds has shared.
You did read the part about how he's been a perpetual [censored] to his wife and family for all these years.
Where in his story did you read anything about his wife abusing him?
No, in this case, ndsmhlp has some really abhorrent behavior to make up for. If he wants a shot and changing her mind, he better become the man who values his wife more than himself.
From a biblical perspective, MEN have a huge responsibility regarding wives and children. And it is certainly the case where we are to sacrifice to make sure that their needs are met.
If ndsmhlp (dang, you need a different name, that is TOO hard to type each time) had been receiving crap from his wife, if she was cheating on him, if she was leaving for selfish reasons, then I would be inclined to lean more in your direction.
Bill
"Don't tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon."