I have read through much, not all, of the progress on this thread. And it has seemed to me that the W was wild and out of control. i didn't like her either. But, this seems to have turned into a wife bashing thread. I don't know her motivations. And I can't predict the future. But she did convince SD that she wanted to reconcile before he left. Why doesn't anyone give her the benefit of the doubt? I don't know what to think, but I like that SD approached her openly and honestly from his side. I hate to hear all this talk about getting his legal ducks in a row, etc. Can we not trust SD to deal with his wife? Do we have to say that he made a mistake by being open and honest and trusting with the woman he married? i think this thread has gotten too cynical.