I believe most of the mid-lifers have addiction issues. The OW is an addiction, i.e. attention, flattery, sex.....

It is a rare midlifer that does not want to take his ex down with the ship, so yes you are lucky in that respect. That does not minimalize the pain though.

I feel so sorry for you MIL, when she needs her son the most he is no where to be found.

Take Care
Trusting

Me: 46 H:44
Together: 25 years
Married: 20 years
Separated: 11-30-06 Divorced 12-21-07
OW: EA began 2005
PA began end of 2006
3 children,20, 16, 6
ex asked for forgiveness
01/16/11