I want to add that I’m really digging into the MLC board and so much is falling into place from my reading.

In particular, this post, “Midlife Crisis for Dummies” is not only humorous (which is DEEPLY needed smile ) but is amazingly accurate. I’d say about 85% is a match for my sitch:

https://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=960393&page=1