CMNM, Thanks for your post. I'm glad my post resonnated with you.I cycle through emotions, but I really want to calm down my anger..for MYSELF.
I can sound all calm and everyhing because I am not having to deal with my WH on a daily basis, like many other's are here where there are kids involved.
Good on you for offering your advice. Good people stray. There is usually a reason and yes, it's often a question of poor boundaires and sometimes momentary lack of integrity/ability to work things out "like and adult". We are all weak in some areas, no one is perfect.
I hope the family gathering with XH goes well.
My parents are divorced, and the two sides of my family (dad & step-mum, mother and step-dad) share special occassions and see each other regualrly... It's taken 30 years, but they got there and I am proud of them. It's sure made life a lot easier on us 'kids' !