Hi Rob, Just got back from visiting my middle daughter so I am catching up. She is getting married next summer and I have to plan the wedding long distance. My H was happy to have me gone and I was also glad to be away from him. We are also playing one step ahead, one step back, just like you and W. You do sound like you have done great work on yourself and no matter what I think you will be a happier person. I know you will keep in mind it takes two to make or break a marriage, you may have made some mistakes but don't think your W didn't have a large part in you not seeing it or correcting it sooner. Have you heard anything from the "parent evaluator"? Were you able to clear up your problem with leaving the dogs in the car?