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Actually I don't think that is accurate. I believe they had money, but LH didn't feel they were ready yet. They had been homeowners in the past and she was aware of what all it entailed. Part of me thinks she didn't want to tie up all their money into an asset in case RH really blew it. I think she was well aware he never stopped sexting & *advertiser censored*, but didn't think it was physical cheating. But I think she was starting to suspect and if they did divorce a rental was a clean cut.
This all brings up a point that I think Katy made awhile ago. The DT AND the State each tried to play the question of stress both ways, understandably for each side.
The State wanted a narrative of RH escalating risky behavior and sexting and job problems in May and early June in order to set up a motive for RH wanting an escape. But...they didn't want to acknowledge RH was under any stress on June 18. LOL. (Goes to not wanting to cede a foundation for FBS).
The DT, on the other hand, wanted to downplay any stress in May (avoid motive) but presented a narrative that RH was stressed enough on June 18 to have been stricken with FBS. LOL.
The reality of what seemed to be happening in May and early June, then, was lost in a Mexican stand off between the State and DT, as it wasn't convenient to either side to put it in perspective.
May seems to have been a significant month for at least several reasons. They both had planned on having another child before Cooper was 3. It was a big deal, st least to Leanna for sure . In May Leanna told friends , though, that baby plans had to be put on hold, that it "wasn't the right time."
Also in May, not coincidentally, RH was turned down for that HD promotion , and didn't get the job at CFA. It was definitely Katy who pointed out the likelihood that Ross being assigned lead on a new project wasn't an indication of job security, but another sign HD wanted him gone.
One doesn't buy a house with that kind of handwriting on the wall, nor (responsibly) choose a financially uncertain time like that to bring another child into the world.
Reality is, Ross seemed to be failing in every area of his life. IMO, his "escalation" wasn't that so much as a deeper and deeper dive into avoidance and denial. jmo.