It wasn't so much about what I would get in return. I thought she was testing me to see whether I was a desperate pushover -- was I respectable or not. My wife isn't a taker at all. But often these days I'm not dealing with my wife. I'm dealing with a stranger that can be cruel.


M: 33, W: 30 @BD
M 7, T 10
BD: Early Dec
W left: Late Dec
W got stuff: Late Jan
W sent S papers: Mid Feb
OM cnfrmd: Late Feb

Pain can yield tremendous growth OR everlasting sadness and bitterness.