It sure is a 20/20 hindsight after reading His Needs, Her needs. I suspect I'm in a situ a lot like you. She basically carried us through a lot of school. I have more damn education then I care for, wish I could spell and write. Hmm, maybe a new hobby. I gave her everyting I thought she wanted, a nice house, cars, cash to spend, well it doesn't amount to crap when she wants a partner. Maybe the golf course and fishing hole were not such a great stress reliever.
I am in the same kind of boat. I went through grad school and worked part-time. I didn't take advantage of her. She fully supported me. I did a lot. Stop blaming yourself. Apologize for what you did and the rest is history. You can't change the past. Just learn and grow. Regarding the golfing, I am a golfer too. My W complained about this. It is crazy. There is nothing wrong with having a life and golfing is such an innocent sport!
OneWish's Story
"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them."