Zeus - you know me better than myself. I almost want to show WAW your response to me because I never understood my feelings and how to convey them.

I think you're right. Subconciously, I needed to test the relationship before buying a big expensive home. I have had some mild anxiety once we made an offer. Im sure WAW did too. But she still looked me in the eye and told me I was stuck with her unless I beat or cheated on her. She told me those words a week before leaving.

I find your insight on codependancy intriguing. I very much feel like I have issues with codependancy but I thought I was doing much better. We haven't had any issues at all since our reconciliation 10 months ago except for the last month or so when the house went under contract.

Thanks so much for your positive outlook.

You and Mach should consider becoming LMFT's. Not kidding.