Been awhile since I posted on my thread so thought I'd update. Got past another "mile stone" without too many unhappy thoughts. The 4th of July marked a year since H had any contact with the XOW. He had stayed in touch with her by email since ending their A back in March (2001) because he said he "felt guilty about using her and hurting her..thought that to avoid hurting her anymore when she asked if they could be "friends" he thought it's be ok"...duh-h-h can you say "didn't have a CLUE!!!!"!! I didn't mention the A or XOW or anything to H but I think he could tell I was a tiny bit sad. It wasn't as bad as I was anticipating though. Now I am hoping and praying that the next "anniversay" of the "discovery" and the "final breakup" of the A won't be more than a fleeting memory. Speaking of anniversaries.....this Sunday marks the 34th anniversary of my H and my 1st date!! We have found this neat little log house in Arkansas that has a fireplace,jacuzzi tub with glass wall behind it,a screened in patio with ceiling fan and sits on the banks of the Red River. We have rented it for 3 days and 2 nights. Sunday night we are going to grill steaks,eat on the screened in patio,share a bottle of our favorite wine,light some candles,put on some soft music and make use of that jacuzzi tub !!!!