Braveheart, Your post is very accurate. I had wanted to write something similar on my own thread, but your words are even better. It is definately NOT a Hollywood ending. It is so hard at times but I do think it comes from expectations. The LBS does expect the WAS to show his undieing love and tell her everything she wants to hear. I think it comes in spurts. And I think it happens once the MLC'er really does begin to feel safe again, not just at home but also in their own skin.
There can be no testimony without a test. I am praying to go through this test and come out the other end with a new and better marriage then before.