Job, You are right on all counts. I feel resentful because I worked so hard to try and do the right thing. I followed all of the "rules" and welcomed him home with no questions asked. I worked on myself and I actually was very proud of all of the changes I made. I went back to school and finally earned that degree I really tried my best. But he remained stagnant. Yes, there were some changes, and some of them were positive, it hasn't been all bad. But the things that have remained the same are the things that drain me emotionally. I have kids, I don't want any more. I wanted a Husband, not a man-child. On a positive note, he started seeing a therapist last week. He knows there is a problem. He knows I am not the cause of it. This much he has shared with me. He is in a deep depression and is having a huge pity party. I guess I need to move back to the MLC forum. Oy Vey!