I agree with others that you come out as a wiser person. The way you dealed with your D is a good example for us to follow.
My D20 is also much closer to me during this crisis. Last year, after I went to a seminar run by church, I felt that I should apologise to my D, as she feels that I love S more than her. Since then our R has improved significantly.
My W left today to live with the om. So our M is over. I am sad but I have expected this outcome. I accept her decision and will move on with my life. The kids are staying with me. It will be hard to live as a single parent. But I am grateful that at least my children are with me.
