Thanks CL, really good advice.

I am going to start putting in place things to make her realise that although we are separated and living in diff rooms, that she is on her own now.

I will still cover all our family's living expenses, etc, but will now give her an allowance to manage herself (for entertainment, clothes etc). Rather than giving her a constant stream of funds to splurge.

I have been an easy target in regards to buying what she want's, full time babysitter for our D, running errands for her etc, just to make a good impression.

I will stop all this and just do what is required by myself as a separated partner in regards to the wellbeing of the whole family, not just her.

Andyv


AndyV
M38
W36
D7
M 13 years
Together 17 years
W wants D mid Dec 06 (ring off)
W wants separation early Jan 07 (she backdated to Oct 06)
EA revealed end March 07 (Nov 06 W first meeting with OM)
Hallmark moment "I care for you but am no longer in love with you."