I wasn't trying to compare our situations, I'm very well aware that you've been married for 1/4 century, it would be stupid to throw that away over stuff that could be worked around... Especially if your MI wasn't dxd and understood before tying the knot.

I'm speaking from the opposite side of the tracks, and that's why I said what I said, I still have a life time to offer someone, signing it off to someone who looked down on me is not something I could or would consciously do.

You're right, not many people understand, I'm lucky in that my bf was my friend for years before we started seeing each other so he knew I was nuts long before I saw a doctor. Also he's had his own experience with depression and anxiety, so gets some of it.

My thing is this though, I've stopped seeking understanding, I've realized that acceptance is enough for me.