I chose the title "I Married the Wrong Woman" to show how my thinking has evolved over several years. This will, I hope, link you to my background info: Kids Sleeping in Bed
I must respond, however, to your comment that another man would have her "eating out of his hand." The reference is, I believe, to horses, indicating that a good horse trainer has such control of an animal that she will eat right out of his hand with no danger of his getting bitten. I did not enter marriage with this intent. I want an equal partner, not a beast to be whipped into shape. I had held out hope that W could evolve into partner worthy of my companionship. I am coming to the conclusion that this may never happen.
OG_Lou has about the same opinion as I have regarding a domicile. I have a short commute to work and would need a very good reason to exchange it for a much longer one. In addition, our cash flow each month is flat to negative. I am constantly exhorted to earn more money. But what is the purpose of life? To spend nearly all waking hours at work while the kids grow up without me? I don't think so. Funny thing is, W used to be the frugal one, insisting that we save. Now she wants to burn even more income.
