Mach - and others, some fantastic postings. As for me, (I have hidden shallows as I think Mae West said) I have a killer dress and shoes for this Christmas.

I guess what I am trying to say is that YOU matter. Be good to yourself, and let your MLCer go and play with Santa'a little elves, or whatever these strange people do. As long as they do not interfere with the delivery of gifts.

I am frivolous now because I have walked the path and felt the pain, and as i keep banging the drum, there is life after the dust settles. Sometimes the restoration of your marriage isn't the best thing for you. I am not pro divorce, but it can be the only thing that saves us from the madness.

To those of you who are reconciling, or still working on the marriage, I wish a happy and stress free Christmas. To those who are still shell shocked and numb, this is probably the hardest thing you will ever do, but every day takes you a step further towards healing, and happiness.

Oh, and I would like peace on earth and goodwill to all