Princess Linda,

Catching up on your sitch. You sound like you are processing well my friend.

Like you I was amazed at some of the reactions that I had from other people when I finally had to tell people what was going on. I began by telling those who had been in break ups after long term relationships thinking they would be more sympathetic since they had walked in my shoes. Didn't turn out that way at all. I guess it is the way we react to an experience and not everyone gets that.

If you are strong in your decision to stand for your marriage then that choice is yours alone. As my Grams would say about those who won't or can't be supportive: piss on them.

I, too read all about LLs. Ironically mine is QT, so xSOs vanishing was a bit of a double edged sword for him smile. I think they are a wonderful thing to employ in a relationship but IMO there should be a strong foundation of love, trust and respect otherwise the LL is lost in translation. I do agree though it would be a good gift for new couples.

Thinking of you and your upcoming surgery and trip. The universe apparently wants to distract you a little smile