Coming from the same type of "background" as you do, I am not really surprised at your parent's reaction. I am impressed at your dad's take. I think a few of us have said the same thing here. I never understood why your H was not into it...maybe now I have a better idea. I have said this in the past...it resonates loud and clear in my past sitch, yours and that of many others here. There is no way a spouse leaves his family behind if there is no plan B. The plan Bs may differ slightly but more often than not, there is one. Now when we try to piece this thing we call a relationship back together and the OP is still around, our chances for success are very slim. So stop blaming yourself. If your H is still "friends" with OW, you guys were just spinning your wheels. In conclusion K, I don't care what country you live in and how many kids you have, if you do not let this latest setback linger too long, you will be happy again. You will find someone who will make you happy. You are too beautiful inside and out for that not to happen.