Well wow this discussion can hit on so much nerves. I can fully understand a life between 2 adults, but when children are involved that is too much to take in. If you live in a dysfunctional life or in an abusive situation, I also can fully understand, but when especially a mother to decide to leave your family & especially children, in my opinion it takes the cake. I find this to be so selfish on your part to up root your children's lifes for what you think for a better life. It saddens me so much that to see these children growing up in a broken home. It is not the best example for them to see this. Children always need a mother to love, hug, nature & to make them safe & show them what life is all about. Men, please don't take me wrong, as men these days can do all of this, but a mother had them in her belly for 9 months. It is a special bond. Do you think a mother should leave kids behind for selfish reasons?