Em,

I know from my divorce that my children came out better.  They even told me that did not see me and their mother as compatible.  I have set an example of taking care of myself, being happier and being able to walk away that was not healthy for me.  I hope I showed them that it is not good to stay in a relationship that does not make sense so they can learn and apply that for their relationships.

I believe there are different kinds of love.  We can love humanity unconditionally.  I believe we should love people conditionally else we let ourselves be victims or allow to be stepped on without assigning responsibility to the other.  I also believe I can love someone from afar where I don’t have to be in relationship with them.

I wish you a gentle exit and a future of healthy and mutual loving partner relationship Em.

Mark