SC, This is great perspective for me, you sitch has similarities to my sitch with W. Thanks for helping me understand the feelings and the depth, and duration of the hurt a wife can experience. My wife, I am sure, has a very similar perspective. I am ashamed of myself, and saddened that I might not be there to be a part of her soaring. I am tempted to copy your post and print it out to discuss with my wife. We are on the very edge of divorce, and she has expressed most of the same thoughts you have. I also probably woke up way too late. Sometimes us men need a 2X4 too the head, being subtle does not work. You need to tell your man, exactly what you are feeling. Do not beat around the bush, or let him off the hook. Good luck to you. Sounds like you have peace. My prayers are with you.