I've been reading Love Must Be Tough by James Dobson - he identifies a lot of similar strategies as MWD - but one thing stood out:

He said Respect, the critical ingredient in human affairs, is generated by quiet dignity, self-confidence, and common courtesy. This is what I need to strive for -

Grace - I am curious as to why you make that statement - are you saying you weren't a good wife therefore he left?

M-48/XH-48 M=25/T=28 years
Ds-24,22/S-18
D - 3/11
A Day at a Time