Lou: Control is an illusion. I can prove it to you. So... I agree with Lil.
Paul:
If it makes your wife feel better looking at houses.... go with her. It doesn't mean you have to BUY... it means you are OPEN to her ideas. I really don't think she'd want to rush into a purchase without your input, and I'm willing to bet my hat on it. But the fact that you are willing to explore would mean a great deal to her. The fact that the house issue has been SUCH an issue for such a long time means you are dealing with something that is very important to her. That doesn't mean she can't be reasonable. Give her specs, man, give her specs. She'll find something within your 'specs.' And if she does... don't make it an impassable hurdle for her. Give a little.
As for ghosts. Well. I could go into this... but I won't unless you ask me. And I think I could put it in terms you 'get,' being a Christian and all.
Anyway. Glad you got laid and your wife is coming home. Giving her a great big hug would be nice. Read Happy Giants latest post on MoJo's thread. I think it would help you.