Listen to Starsky and Sandi. They harped on me for mos to stand up and be a man. Set my boundaries and stick to them. Instead, I let my feelings dictate my actions.

When I finally had enough and told my W what they are recommending to you, she agreed to no OM contact and MC with me. By no means am I saying that's what will happen with you or that I'm out of the woods yet, but my actions felt 'good.' I was proud of my stance as leader of my family and role model to my kids, regardless of W's reaction.