Once again, I know what you mean Muddle. My W loves those "subtle" nuances etc. One of her favorites is, when I tell her something I think worth mentioning about my life, to just walk away or pick up a newspaper with no comment. Sometimes she likes to not greet me, as though I don't exist. They are actually emotionally abusive, in my mind anyway. Just as you said, it's subtly saying "you aren't good enough for me" and "I,m not wasting my time on your little world". Assumption, most definately. I ingore it. As you have, I believe I have done a great deal for our family and to support her but it means nothing now (and didn't then apparently). We can't change their headspaces. I just try not to dwell on it and move along with my DB plans. I would love to hear others thoughts on how you and I can deal with this stuff, or is that all there is? I'm bleeding with you, guy!!