Ouch! I suppose I had that coming. I didnt write my apology to impress anyone. I truely didnt mean to offend. I am actually a very sensitive man. I dont like to hurt people. I am very proud of my wifes success. She started as a nurses aid and worked her way up. This year she will have been there 30 years. I think the point I was making was this. My father and mothers marriage had its moments just like ours. Dad has said many times that if mom could have made her own way, she probably would have left him. Todays woman is independent, and can make a life without a man. My wife is such a woman. I am not threatened by her independence. I learning to be more like her. But I truly believe a sfrong marriage enhances our lives. I didnt realize how important she is to me until I was faced with her leaving. I know you are making me take a good look at myself. Isnt that what DBing is all about. Isnt that why we are here?