You are right on the money tink. I actually took to heart what you said and wrote him an email. I told him in it that taking care of the dogs and the house by myself wasn't something I was considering as a "pro" on my pros and cons list. I also suggested that he consider other options and that I was "actually thinking about just staying here...". I didn't elude to when or why, but I let him get the idea that although I wasn't giving him the proverbial eye roll at his proposition; I also wasn't going to be his "yes girl" either. You couldn't have phrased it better when you pointed all of this out to me about his feeling comforted and then being off again to fly around in his dream world. I am getting stronger every day; I just hope I can keep my mouth shut while he keeps laying on the charm. Your support is so appreciated!