Yes she wanted the separation and my wife is basically a walk away wife. I moved out because of a couple of reasons, first I had a place to go, my parents, second I felt like it would signal that I was looking to give her what she wanted, space and time. It has helped in that regard but it's been difficult for me because it meant leaving the three people that mean the most to me, my wife and our two girls.
My wife hasn't spent much time alone because she's had the girls with her. However when she's had significant time alone I do see a lot more forward progress on her part.
If we really want to love, we must learn how to forgive. - Mother Theresa