Thanks Steffi.

Hugs are always welcome, whether cyber or real.

I was trying to be funny more than I was actually hurt even when she admitted my pd was the primary reason for quitting the marriage.

She was 11 years younger and I realized the task ahead for her would be hard and watching the caregivers in our support group cope with their trials the decision to let go was quite easy.

I have been in a couple of relationships since but have resisted the temptation of permanency for the same reason. I have a son and daughter that live close by and they become my caregivers when one is needed which hasn't been too often. (My daughter flew with me to Seattle to see a MDS last year and my son accompanied me both times for my DBS surgeries.)

Thanks again for the concern and I will try not to be so dramatic in the future.

Dale