Bbj, I know what you are saying about not using kids etc. I remember the first time I did that last April. I sat with him and calmly said we can be friends etc etc but that I wanted out. I hope you get a clear idea of your future sooner than I did...
Clingingtohope, everybody's sitch is different and scarily the same around here. Yes there is hope. Yes things could turn around. Follow the basic rules, get yourself strong and hope for the best but be ready to have a good life anyway things go. K