Thats why we are all here for eachother! I'm glad my situation can help you feel like you have an ally. It is hard not to get overwhelmed. My heart goes out to you. Just tell yourself Rusty as I do, "Ok, do over!". That is so simple but whats done is done and we have to let ourselves make mistakes, just learn from it. Tink, I'll check out that book. I guess I felt I had to call H yesterday because I like to feel like I'm getting stuff accomplished. This truly was just about getting my ducks in a row, and not to contact H. I will be moving in a few weeks. The good news is, I friend of mine has agreed to care for my dog for a long period of time so I can have the opportunity to work more and save some money. My H takes care of him now when I'm away and it involves me coming over to drop him off and pick up. By eliminating this, I will be able to go for longer periods of time not contacting H because there won't be any reason. It will force me to allow him to make the moves. Hoping this helps. That book about why men marry bitches, it's great! And so true. I read that too.