Oh boy Haridog. I really feel for you although it is hard to relate to. I cannot imagine responding in the fashion of MrsHD. Wow, she has really dug in her heels. There is really no compromise in her world on this issue. I appreciate your optimism in the face of this letter but I am going to suggest that you may be in a state of denial. How long have you been hoping for some change from her? How long is enough? If you want it to change you are going to have to take her word for it at some point. Either live with it or move on. I'm trying to put myself in your shoes right now and think, If Mr.LFL told me flat out he was never going to attempt to work on this issue,I'd be a fool to continually expect a different outcome and I would expect him to lose quite a bit of respect for me for putting up with such unloving behavior in the midst of a M. You are in a tough spot. I'm sorry.