Hi old friends,

I just wanted to stop by and wish everyone a Merry Christmas / Happy Hanukkah / Happy Holidays. While I no longer frequent the forums I think of all of you, keep you in my prayers and wish you the best on this crazy and unwanted journey. I learned so much from all of you and I am very grateful for your companionship during some unbelievably difficult days, weeks, months and years.

Speaking now with a little distance, the wisdom found here was sound and the 2x4s needed. And yes, I have grown through all of these experiences. My GAL opened new doors for me which enriched my life. I became a less judgmental and more empathetic person. I became a better husband and father.

W and I are still married and we continue to slowly reconnect and build a new relationship. As other vets have told me, this too is a slow and non-linear process. But I still believe that my commitment to M is for life and that at the end of mine, I will be happy for having stuck through these difficult times.

Peace on earth to all of you.


Gordie 40s W 40s M20+ kids
2016 BD W fantasy affair w OM1 I do everything wrong
2017 I start to DB W says TLTL files for D PA w OM2
2018 I do LRT W drops filing and OM2 situation slowly improving