[quote] I feel like such an ass for leaving myself so vulnerable to such an uncaring, unfeeling "thing" that I thought was my "partner" for life!! [quote]

Mr. Revenge, you are not an ass. I think you are amazing. Your tbx will one day realize what a fantastic man she let slip out of her fingers and she will regret it. Don't let her spoil things for you in the future. I know TONS of women who would love to be treated and loved the way you apparently did. GET THAT BONFIRE GOING, but don't lose you!