Geronimo, look into netflix streaming ($5 a month, all you can watch) or Hulu etc for TV entertainment.

We haven't had cable for 3 years and don't really miss it because of Netflix+Roku

For ideas on saving or living on a budget go here savingadvice.com I used to post there a lot as I've always been a saver. That and the forums at fatwallet.com

Yeah the emotional stuff is hard...I'm glad you clarified with your ex your feelings etc. Sure it maybe against DB'ing but at this point who cares. It's important that she knows you were more than fair even in the face of this mess she created so she really has no business complaining. This is what she wanted and you had to comply so tell her not to be a spin doctor (not in those words of course).

Me: 35|WAW: 38|D: 6yo | http://tinyurl.com/2dxx7m6
Feb 2006, left, came back in two weeks
Aug 2006, left again
Apr 2007, filed for divorce
Dec 2007, reunited
Mar 2010, moved out, filed again