V, I think your realistic warning is the correct approach, as to sugar coat it leaves others thinking there is something wrong with them when the struggle, as most really, really do. Still, it takes a lot to put your vulnerability out like that for others, and I really appreciate both your pain and the great help you are to others.
Me: 50 W:43 S6, S3 M: 12 yrs. T: 17 M is bad & Not happy Bomb Mar '14 S 5 Feb '15 D Bomb 13 Apr '15 (but "no hurry") DB Coach May '15 Wants proceed on D Aug '15 Starting 1-on-1 negotiations Sept '15