@Greek wrote: "Can't wait to see how she processes this."

Easy answer. She called this a.m. to "talk about it" and I suggested e-mail with an agenda was more effective and safe. She asked why I was so hurt, and I explained it -- did she really think I would forgo possible love and happy marriage in the future for this rather small amount of money? Is that who she thinks I am?

She just e-mailed me. I'll quote:
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Also, regarding "who you are": Quite honestly, I never believed you would take spousal support from me, let alone for a "lifetime", however that is defined. I am not saying that to belittle you; that was just my honest belief about you. Did I think about the money before I made my decision? Absolutely. Again, not trying to be mean, but that is one reason I stayed as long as I did. ONE reason, not THE reason. (But sometimes honesty is NOT the best policy).

There it is.