Hey Mike, nice to read you as usual. What you suggest is alot easier to do when you are done and have moved on. I have no problem doing that today although I am probably not as "upfront" about it as you are. However, I have a hunch that BBj has not thrown in the towel as of yet in spite of her plans to file.

BBJ, I get the feeling (when you talk to Dan about the kids), that you are trying to guilt him into a reconcilliation. I think WAS are way beyond that....and anyway do you really want Dan to come back to your marriage because of the kids? That probably does not sound right but I hope you get the general idea of what I am trying to say.

The helping spouse thing (in your case insurance and landscaping) is also something that made me shake my head a few times. May be guilt or old habits...or who knows, he may be softening up a little. Just my two cents worth.