Alex,thanks for dropping by. I know you can add alot to this discussion as you are reconciled and trying to keep things on a positive course,yourself.Frankly,I don't know how you manage so well with a career and "little ones" at home.

I have decided to work about 20hrs a wk and see how that goes,for now.I am reluctant to pull out completely as I do get so much out of it.My anxiety level is high, though, with school having started and my concerns about son "making it", ever present.We'll see...

C2H...I am sure you've smoothed things out with your wife, by now. Perhaps she feels overwhemed with resposibilities periodically, as I do. Does she share your spiritual values? If so,it must make for a common ground and stronger bond. My H is not at all religious and undeveloped... spiritually. We are pretty well polarized in that most important area. It saddens me and makes the religious upbringing of our boys my"my job". I've been doing my best since day one.