A new thread, a new outlook.....

[Can it work]

MsM, I just noticed I had a reply from you too. Can't sign off just yet without replying to everyone.

Like you, my parents D when I was young (10). Although never really close, my dad's family were always very nice to my mum since they knew she wasn't to blame for the break-up (my dad was having an affair with the woman who is now my stepmum). It was always good to see that they still respected her and would help if she needed it. My step mum still doesn't have their respect to this day although they've now been together longer than my parents ever were. So, like you said, sometimes close bonds can never be broken. I often think if my W did find herself another man it would take a long long time for her family to welcome him in as much as they have me. Her family has never had a marriage break up before and I think she's somewhat lost a lot of their respect and favour herself. Hopefully she'll regain that favour though. Even if she never comes back to me, I think she's going to need her family in times to come.

Kev