Hey, NM, again, totally agree. It's really easy to run from marriage problems now. Not saying it's just him that's doing it; I think I did/do, too! And sometimes it is daunting-- we have all THAT to work on?-- I'll find someone new, thanks. But yeah, especially for kids, it is good to give it a good try at least.
I can do that-- I can be friendly and respectful to him for HER sake.
(I'm trying to run through all scenario options so I'm ready-- him being a jerk, him being sad, him being just indifferent and distant, him being excited-- and thinking of my responses. I'm also thinking 'what will make me feel the best when he leaves?" so i might have a goal or something to work toward.)