She sounds a lot like my wife, her parents divorced when she was 7 and her father left. I admire you for waiting five years. You give me hope, you are a hero!
Just like you I am reading tons of books about marriage and trying to be a great dad.
I assume that you got divorced because the divorce process moves faster the the MLC usually. The most important thing is that you were able to save the relationship, who really cares about the legal marriage. Reading your story and many others made me realize that some women especially those who came from broken families just HAVE to get divorced.They can't stop it. Later I am sure that they'll regret it tho. MrBond please share with us as many details as possible. I really would like to learn from you. Thanks!