One step forward and two steps back

[punkin]

Hi Chances. My name is punkin, and I've been out of the mix for awhile, getting my life in order after an ordeal of a divorce, not that anyone's divorce isn't an ordeal.

It sounds to me that you have done everything humanly possible to keep your marriage going. Yes, he may be taking advantage of it from time to time, but that could be 'testing the waters'. If his heart is truly in it, he will eventually stop because he doesn't like the way it makes HIM feel when he does it.

I never went to Al-Anon, due to scheduling problems, but I did return to church, and it has made a wonderful difference in my life. The reading material Cadet advises is also wonderful. I printed some of them off to keep at hand during rough times.

Most of all. Welcome to the Board. There are some wonderful people here who will help you over the rough spots, have you laughing through tears ( "my favorite emotion" - Dolly Parton)

Most of all, keep at it. Even when you have a set back or two.

As my kids would say, PEACE OUT.