This is very good to hear, T, and not all that surprising. You have not only given W and your M way more love and time than most would have, but have done it with complete Class, Honor, and Dignity. Thank you so much for continuing to show us all how it's done!

Originally Posted By: Matt165
I have chosen to remain close with MIL and that side of W's family and they want me to as well. I can only hope that my W starts to listen to them if she starts to come out of her MLC someday. Right now she just dismisses anyone who doesn't just agree that she is doing what is "right" for her.


Be careful with this, Matt. Nothing wrong with remaining close, especially if you were prior to W's crisis. But I have seen first hand (with both of my sisters) how STBXH befriending the in laws is seen as a tactic, and highly resented by the walk away. You really don't want them putting pressure on W to "do the right thing". She has to get there on her own for it to work.

Last edited by ForeverYoung; 07/31/14 01:44 AM.
M: A really long time.
Crisis: 5 years.
She's still worth it.

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