I wonder what the equivalent analogy is for a woman?

I can't avoid physical separation in my sitch as my W becomes a WAW on Friday. My hands are tied.

Back on track I would agree with the others, it sounds like your H is having a bit of a MLC.

Max

Me 36
W 37
Bomb (Easter 07)
Sep (WAW July 07)
"It's over" (end Oct 07)
T10.5 years, M2 (before bomb)