Originally Posted By: Cadesmom34
Maybe she is having issues w/ your SL because of the A, who knows.


Well, someone close has already suggested that guilt (on her part) is playing a large part in this. You're right, though, who knows??

Originally Posted By: Cadesmom34
Is there a reason you aren't talking to her about it?


Talking about the lack of a SL? We are talking, and she knows that it's making me unhappy - but I don't quite think she's buying HOW MUCH it's making me unhappy. That's the part I'll probably be getting to next, I guess. She's agreed to read the SSM book which is a good start.

Originally Posted By: Cadesmom34
It kind of sounds like you want to leave, but are staying just for the childrens' sake?


Most days I don't. Some days, yes, I do - although those days are becoming less frequent as she warms up. And even on the days I do, when she comes home after work, puts her arms around me and gives me a kiss (all her own work, KWIM), my heart melts all over again and I'm 110% for staying this out.

Yes, I'm a sucker for a kiss from a beautiful woman.

Sheesh.

(But yeah, I'd do anything for those kiddos.)