8, I think we can rationalize whatever approach we want, that's what is so nice (and maddening) about theory. I too have been giving thought to our dialogue. You cite my lack of success in the "stay at home" approach as an indicator of the success of that approach. I started thinking about the length of time of have been reading and participating on this BB and trying to remember which approaches have been successful. In all honesty, I can't remember one person who showed the W the door who has had them come back. The successes I have seen have been people who waited it out or actually returned home themselves after walking out. Now I'm sure there is far more to it than that, it would be great to hear from others with the opposite experience. Decisions, like you and I, are in the process of making are extremely difficult. Just food for thought.