I started with Morts ideas when I was first working on the M. It was a disaster! I think they are great for 2 people who are committed to the R and are openly trying to work on it, but they are inapplicable when only one person is fully committed.
Good luck and glad to hear all is well!
Me 42, W 39, S8, S6, S2 M 11y, A & ILYBNILWY 11/08 Walking away from a bad situation.