So a long answer to your question. Yes, I think the stresses at home are a MAJOR reason our spouses run away.
So, to extrapolate, they would then be a preventing factor in their return? If so, then my fears are justified that no matter what I do for me, and what changes I may make that would impact her positively, the negative aspects of our life in general may keep her at bay. Like I said, it just adds to the pain I feel when things that are relatively out of my control overshadow things that otherwise would be noticed. I try so hard to improve the financial situation, and it is getting better but it may be too late. Also, I try to get the kids under control but as is the case with most kids and people for that matter, they have a mind of their own and seem to act up at the worst possible times. Kids will be kids I guess.
