Its good that your able to go to a book and pull out something positive. This tells me that you are not the type of person who dwells on the negative, your a person that seeks out the positive. Good stuff. Yeh, probably not a good idea to make one of your goals to get divorced, since thats not what you really want. But venting here is good. Much better vent to us than w. My W actually called me the day the D was supposed to go thru, crying because she didnt get it because I didnt have it noterized. Understand and accept that this is difficult for them and the dont always think real clearly. And get ready to let some of the flack roll off your back, remember to pick you battles. I think your doing good. If you feel like your interactions are going to be less than positive, then go a little darker. Try to keep the interactions positive.