Bklm, thanks for your advice. Can you expound on the crisis WAS, as opposed to the normal MLCer? I apologize for not being able to find a word other than normal to use. Also, if you could link your story, I'd love to learn more about your situ.

I haven't thought about how she views respect. Historically, we were a very equal couple. The area that I had more involvement that she did was financially. She preferred it that way. She, unfortunately, grew up in a house where the concept of financial responsibility didn't exist. If we work through this, one of my biggest hopes is that she will become a true partner in our financial matters. I have experienced lots of stress over the years making sure we are living within our means. It would be nice to have her input.


M - 42
W- 37
S's - 9,6
M-12
T-14
FIL- diagnosed with fatal disease spring 2011
ILYBNILWY - march '12
FIL - died jan '13
W Moved out week later