An EA [b]is[/] an A. It has the same impact on your R - just without some of the physical ramifications.
A wayward spouse will ALWAYS deny an A. When confronted with evidence, he/she will admit to only the level of involvement that is expressly implicated by the evidence.
D1, it is not patience. Believe me, I have been in a similar state as you seem to be at several points during my sitch, and may be again in the future.
Me 42, W 39, S8, S6, S2 M 11y, A & ILYBNILWY 11/08 Walking away from a bad situation.