Originally Posted By: GH31
Just wanted to say I really love this thread


Well, I'm glad someone does - it's hard work! 25yearsmlc is sure making me sweat - if she was my fitness instructor I'm sure I would've lost 10 pounds by now! And over the holidays even! laugh

Originally Posted By: GH31
and I think you've done a sensational job in working on yourself and ultimately your marriage.
25yearsmlc, are you reading this? grin

Originally Posted By: GH31
I wish I had done what you are doing back before my my marriage disintegrated in January 2008. It may have saved me nearly 2 years of absolute hell.


Yeah, I seem to be in a different place than many on this board. Thanks for the encouragement. And 25yearsmlc, I really do appreciate being able to argue about this stuff here rather than with W.

Originally Posted By: GH31
If I were drowning it wouldn't matter to me if the rescue boat which picked me up had a cross, crescent, star of David, wheel, Chinese characters or no symbol at all painted on its side.


Agreed. Spoken like a true agnostic.

Originally Posted By: GH31
I love most of what he has to say but simply take a deep breath and deploy the "God filter" when he talks about scriptures or faith.


Yup, that's my approach, too.

Originally Posted By: GH31
Absolutely get to Retrovaille if you can and keep posting.


Yes, it sounds good. I'll check into it.

Originally Posted By: GH31
My sincerest condolences to your wife.


Thank you. You'll forgive me if I don't pass them on - she doesn't know I'm on this board.


M: 44
W: 42
D14, S11
T: 20, 21 years?
M: 17