Michelle, I have had similar e-mails and more....not sure if it is guilt or the realization that they just plain screwed up. I choose not to respond, not to get reinvolved in the emotional turmoil. We do not really have access to what really goes on in their minds but i have to believe that they must have days when they do not like what they see when they look in the mirror. My answer is to continue to be true to myself and treat the ex like I would a friend...if for nothing else my daughter's sake. I guess I chose to take the high road and continue to do so....but i am not ready to be "friends" in the proper sense of the word. I am not going out for drinks or lunch anytime soon... Hope some of this helps a little.