Bobby O, I can't think of a better way to handle this than the way you did with your daughter. I think you said the exact right things the exact right way at the exact right time. So how can this not be a growing experience for you? IMO if you keep going down this path and keep taking the high road, you will win no matter how this goes. Being able to look back and know in your heart that you did what you could to hold this together will give you peace in the future. I am saying that mom needs time to think line quite a bit too lately. It sure takes the pressure off doesn't it? What is the alternative? I really don't see one when dealing with a spouse in MLC.