Codependency is the link between them. Where I was the strong ROCK in our relationship. They are both weak. I came home from running errands last nite to an empty, cold, dark house the dog was the only one there to greet me. I realized that the OP is so weak he cannot handle being by himself, that is why he is with my wife even though he doesn't do anything for her or take her anywhere. She can't see the forest for the trees, but she needs to wake up, get her priorities straight, and get right with GOD. No one at all likes that SOB but nobody can get thru to her. I pray for her, but all I can do is be her best friend and wait for her to wakeup.