And a top-up to the sitch now I've had some breathing space.

My W has always been employed - self-employed working with her Pa in fruit export. Something that was stressful and she was very good at it. The company folded which hit her hard. A new job presented itself - something different - handling copier rental's. Again she was very good at it. She got home at night and the pair of us would just relax together. We'd cook together. We'd do everything together.

Again the company closed it's doors and my W ended up at home. Which became a prison. Jobs presented themselves but never evolved into employment frown

My W has always wanted a child. But wanted (needed?) a job as well. Something she could return to after maternity leave.

So here we are now...

W in prison all day
No child
No job

And no me?

Now who's depressed??

I've told her that she doesn't need a job, that she can be a mother - I just don't think she believes me anymore.

So? Run away? At 36 find a nice shiny new husband who will give her what she wants?

Arrrrggggggg!!!!!