knittedscarf- I never looked at it that way but you are so right. I don't want to be in that role.. and I guess I have been in that role for quite some time..since learning of his affair. I also didn't look at the house issue as putting a price tag on myself but it does appear to do that. I am just worried about putting myself out there again to someone that doesn't feel 'empathy'. I am worried about getting hurt once again. I believe in marriage and commitment.. but I do not want to be a doormat.