Karen - It's true!, we can become emotionally attached to anything, and any situation. It has to do with the fear of the unknown even if the unknown brings a good change, it is too easy to stick with the familiar because of the feeling of control associated with it. It happens all the time. That's why so many women will stay in an abusive relationship because it's something familiar that they gotten used to and they fear the unknown, even if the unknown brings all good things! (I know, I stayed married for 20 years in an abusive relationship). Any change, even a good change brings stress. Tell Alex, he doesn't have to stay "married" to Peg. He's already started a new relationship with "D" (drinking his nutrition)!