Frank, I think you missed an important point here. Chris' anger was likely at himself because he pursued a relationship where he was rebuffed, and perhaps felt initially rejected and helpless (not a good move to indicate a healthy adult ego). Additionally, he may have felt like Shanann's personality was stronger than his own, but he didn't want to confront her because of his own weaknesses, so instead he harbored anger and blamed her for being the more dominant partner. The fact that he would not go for marriage counseling indicates that it was him who didn't want to be confronted about his true feelings because perhaps he felt inadequate in some way. Shanann appeared to be a strong woman, who knew herself, but instead of Chris appreciating having a strong role model for his daughters, which he should have, he blamed Shanann for being clear about what she wanted when he was not sure of himself. Maybe his parents didn't like her because they felt the match was a poor one, knowing he would not be able to find his voice in the relationship. HIs choice to have a mistress and murder his wife and children further speaks of a weak, characterless man who blamed his bad behavior on other people. Chris made his choices and could have made others, like getting a divorce and then dating the mistress. Instead, he also blamed his mistress for attracting him and coming on to him, as if he were again a victim like in the marriage to Shanann. If I had to guess I'd think he was a depressed, self-loathing, narcissistic individual with a bit of misogyny in the mix. Shanann's initial reluctance to partner with him might have also indicated that she somehow knew she would need a stronger, more emotionally healthy partner who would rise to the occassion as her equal. Too bad she let Chris into her life, where he likely should have never been.