Newbie needs advice and encouragement

[Kramer]

raliced,

You make a lot of sense. I have been dealing with such a high level of dysfunction within her family for so long that this just seems normal. It obviously is not. That's also part of my frustration in our sitch. I am as straight laced and non-confrontational as they come, and have stood by her and provided emotional support for years during legal issues with her kids. I have always justified my actions by rationalizing that you support your family, no matter what. In reality, I'm beginning to realize that our moral compasses are polar opposites. She was always a loving, kind, and sweet person when we were married, but perhaps this is the real person underneath?