Thanks for the kind words. I do think there is a correlation between a (temporary?) mental disorder and MLC. If you look at typical behaviors of MLCers, they are almost identical. They also resemble behaviors of mental chemical or hormone imbalances.
These people almost invariably become a mirror image of themselves, buy the Harley Davidsons or the red sports car, get the younger OW, risk losing everything that was (and should still be) important to them, etc.
I think the riskier the behavior, the more likely it is MLC (or mental imbalance) and the more chance they might wake up eventually and return to the men they once were. I DON'T think this will happen as long as they are still with OW, still drinking, etc., or still in replay in general. They could get stuck and even if they want to return, they feel they can't.
I think as long as these MLCers are still in the replay mode, it is a futile effort to expect them to "wske up".
I'm just stating my opinions and observations, for what it's worth, lol!! I will read your thread when time permits.
