I am strong enough...Lately I have learned if I am feeling something to get it out somewhere safe so I do not run with it. I know that running with this little bit could ruin everything so I shared my joy with you guys...Believe me I am realistic at the same time. We have been separated for two weeks now ( I am supposed to go home tomorrow because I am not leaving our home and paying bills there for her to carry on with the EA on my dime. She is picking me up at the bus station tomorrow so I can go get my car. I know she said she wants to try living in a roommate type situation for a while but we are also supposed to be having a boundaries talk tomorrow or Saturday. Sandi2 if exposing at this point is a bad idea do you have any suggestions as to other ways to handle the EA as well as ways of setting the boundaries that do not seem vindictive and at the same time enable me to not be a door mat?