Nail on the head. Pleased you spotted that - I intentionally didn't make a big deal out of it in my post just to see if anyone was *really* paying attention. ;o) That was the thing that most everyone did a double-take on when they found out - our female friends especially.
It smacks of midlife crisis, however you define it. She was looking for a *complete* change in her life. No broken house, no debt, no me, no kids.
Only she found out that a lifestyle change wasn't what she was looking for after all.
You're right, though, there is a lot going on here. I've obviously suggested counselling, but she's DEAD against it. In fact, if I insist on it, and tell her the marriage is over if she doesn't agree to it, I suspect that I might as well be saying my goodbyes to her anyway. Like I said, she's not one to 'talk'.
Sometimes (and quite often these days), it feels like I need to start getting myself emotionally ready for when that day comes. But that means pulling away - to protect myself - and that seems like the wrong thing to do under the circumstances.
I guess I need to just get my boots on and wade in before too long and just brace myself, eh?
