Hi Max. I've been reading your thread, and I can identify with your feelings almost exactly. I'm still in the early stages, as my wife went to her parents' house Tuesday night of this week.
It's funny, the feeling of liberation you get from being home alone-- at least during the day. Having taken a leave of absence from work, I'm pretty much free to be a slob and free of responsibilities for now. I'm sort of savoring it, because I intend to start tightening up my own "domestic behaviors". My house has that "charity shop" feel to it, too, and eventually I'm going to start cleaning it up.
Unfortunately, that day-time liberation is bookended by nights alone in a bed that seems just too damned big at the moment. Her scent is on her pillow and the sheets, which I'm going to have to wash sooner or later. Just can't bear to do that now.
On the bright side, The Divorce Remedy arrived in the mail today, and I've been reading it. I'm only here now because I've just had a small afternoon meal and was catching up on the news. Gonna get back to the book now.
It's good to say truthfully, and without being glib or trite, that I do feel your pain. Even though I haven't had direct exchanges with most of the folks here, it's good to know that many others can empathize. Here's hoping for ultimately a positive outcome, in whatever form it may take. Enjoy your holiday in Turkey!
-Jon
My current sitch. Feedback and opinions greatly appreciated!
