Sorry to hear that, Len.

Run until it hurts and then run some more.  Probably the healthiest thing you can do with that spare time. 

Sorry about the troubles at home Len. 

You are one of the folks who encouraged me saying I am no where close to what I can run (not sure if you remember that), so its my turn to say get back to those basics, mostly easy, sometimes fast indeed.

I'll probably take some shit for offering the following namby-pamby "advice" and shit, but I don't really care about that.

My parents split up a couple decades ago. If you can, do your best to stay in touch with your kid(s). I've seen many people who waste their time being bitter and complaining about the other parent to whomever will listen, including the kids. Smart children will eventually see through that tactic. I do think you're already doing well in accepting responsibility for the situation.

Next, make sure you get a lawyer.

And, lastly, welcome back to this "place."

Thanks everyone.  I may be deluding myself, but I do believe that there is a good chance of us reconciling. She's talking to me now, and we are doing things as a family every weekend.  There aren't any issues of infidelity or physical abuse; I've just been a selfish controlling prick.  Some how I've gone a long time without really realizing that I don't have to be that way.

Running will help, I'm looking forward to it.

Good luck man. I hope you guys can work things out. That's a tough situation and I feel for you.

Running should help. It solves everything...and nothing, at the same time.