As far as repeating a family cycle of low affection. I am by no means good at it, but I have improved over my parents. I will read more of the post when I have access to a regular computer.
M-44 W-44 Sons- 11&14 Married- 18 Together- 27 Separation mentioned- 9-29-14 Still together, but not "together" "if you feel rotten and forgotten, remember there'll be better days."