Advina - thank you so much for your kind input for a total stranger. Good karma for you!

I know you're correct about acceptance and detachment- I just need to accept that. Most times I can, like today for instance but I do so have inner mood swings with this sitch, and I really was wondering whether DB'ing actually works for the R part. I get the part about it working for the LBS in terms of self.

As far as DB'ing for me, I do understand the concept but will fully admit that I keep seeing the elephant in my emotional room - that I just want to R and live happily ever after. I feel like Butthead from Beavis and Butthead - detaching sux!