Great advice, thank you Bust. During the past few years I've found various resources to help me understand what's gone on in my MR and how to respond. One of the aspects of the DR process on the forums here that resonates with me is the focus on remaining positive, being optimistic, and not letting anger play a part in interactions with W. Easier said than done, I know. I have seen firsthand how counterproductive a sulky, morose, and butt hurt attitude is to making progress in my life. The biggest challenge I face right now is remaining positive even when I feel otherwise. As Sandi puts in rule 30: "Do not openly show that you are "desperate" or "needy" even when you are hurting more than ever and truly feel desperate and needy."