"I think that the longer you don't give him the reaction he is after, the less H will show that irrational anger."

You are so right when you say that Jeff. I finally feel that anger bubble has burst. For me, staying really calm helped. I have such a struggle with that as I`ve had anxiety problems right through from my teenage years. Only acknowledged that recently through therapy as I`d buried it pretty successfully but it bubbled away within and honestly,I think that`s a big part of what fed H`s anger-my heightened over reactive response.

Xanax helped a couple of times but I really needed to learn how to get to that calm Zen like zone myself! So getting there has been a big step for me.

Yes, TIF, we`ve spotted a dog. A gorgeous cocker spaniel pup. Going back tomorrow morning to pay for him, collect him when kennel etc is sorted.

I haven`t heard of a dog saving a marriage before and I don`t think Michelle has it in any of her books. But, I hopeful!