BeingMe, I was reading through your posts and a couple of your statements caught my eye. You stated above "Its not what I want, but if he wants his freedom, he will pay dearly for it" BeingMe, if you don't want it, don't do it. Contrary to some people's beliefs, I am not for anyone doing what they don't want to do. In saying that, if you stay with him, don't expect anything to change. You have been at this a long time, been through a lot, he hasn't changed, don't expect it now. You also said "I wouldn't mind staying married while the house gained more equity" BeingMe, again, it appears as though you are looking for reasons to stay married, again, which is fine if that's what you want, in fact, you might very well be married forever if you are looking for housing to raise in value, I'm not sure they will ever be as they are. I guess what I am trying to tell you is this; stay married if that is what you wish, but do prepare to live as you have.