SC, great post. I am the one you speak of to a degree. I did not know what I was doing to destroy the marriage. One huge problem was communication. Without it, your R will suffer.. Being absorbed with work and travel doesnt help.. Family first, and work at what works.. My wife and have been separated for some time. We talk, we laugh, she is slowly telling me she forgives me as I have been changing for several years, which she has stated she recognized. We will probably get divorced anyways because her heart is just hardened. I still love, respect her, and validate her feelings etc. Your post is very strong, very strong indeed.. Marriages are tough, and tougher when you are working it alone.