sis,<P>You don't need to "go easy". I enjoy sparring with you (but thanks anyway Bill).<P>Note that I did not say that I would necessarily be celibate the rest of my life (although two years at a school composed of 80% males does say something about my fortitude). On the other hand, I have a hard time picturing myself being someone's glorified F-buddy till they find someone they like better either. Nor did I say that I would not enter a commitment of some sort. I just find it laughable for me to make a life-time commitment or believe someone else's "promise" given the statistics and the pathetic state of matrimony in this country. Good intentions in this area don't mean much to me.<P><BR>

Hi it's me rejected (I know, that name screams "pity") but you know, pity is not what I want. I hope that some of my posts are not mis-construed as belly aching, as I really am expressing my feelings with those I know understand. I am looking for solutions here, and I am getting a ton of great advise and support. I will take responsibility for my part in the decline of my marriage (I do think that any part & my husband agrees, is pretty small)<P>Nobody deserves to be cheated on, regardless of whatever problems they may have contributed to the fall of the marriage. I am sorry if I have bothered some with my low self-esteem issues (I've learned thus far that that is one of my problems). Please bear with me, I've come along way, but still have a long way to go.<P>One of the best things about this forum is the differing opinions. I admit I am one of those with thin skin. I have taken a few of the replies to my posts to heart, but I have been thankful to those who have basically given me a shot in the arm---when I needed it.<P>Thank you all!!! <BR>Petrie (aka-rejected )<BR>