BND: That is really a sad story. I'm glad your Mom is happy and especially that you have restored your M and keep moving forward. You must still be fairly young as your dad is NOT old enough to be my father. Hard to believe all the wives he's had yet he still realizes he never should have left your Mom. What gets into their heads? The grass is always greener I guess. I could relate to what your dad said, though. That his pride kept him from going back and that your Mom would have never let him forget it. I KNOW my ex felt this way. That, and the fact that maggot was determined he was not going to leave her on her own. Self centered people!