Total Newb - gimme everything you have....!

[artsy]

You also need to stop using sarcastic comments aimed at her, especially in front of your kids. Regardless of what happens or how this turns out, your kids shouldn't have to listen to their parents belittle each other. Think how horrible that would be for them.

She isn't going to turn things around because you say something that suddenly wakes her up. If you keep antagonizing her, you will push her further away.

So, what is her 5LL? What is yours?

And, the more you post, the more likely someone will respond- it pushes your thread to the top of the list. I'm on here multiple times a day and this morning was the first time I saw your thread. There are many people who will jump in when they can.

Hang in there.