You started this with "where do I start?" so I will give you my 2 cents.

You do need to give her space. This sounds very much like my W the first time this happened to us. Resentment, that damn word. It happens to all of us. The more you need, the more needy you become, she resents you and it keeps building on itself till one day, bam, you are in this sitch.

Let me say, as we always do, so sorry you find yourself in this mess.

Believe it or not, there are alot of encouraging things in here. Physical touch, very important, words, for what they are worth of kindness / ILY are at least signs that she still has "feelings" for you regardless of some of the other things she is saying.

Big pts here
1. Believe nothing they say, and less than 1/2 of what they do
2. Give her space. 3 times a week is not too much IMO.
3. If she comes to you crying or whatever, listen closely and validate what she is saying, dont get defensive or explain YOUR case or express YOUR needs, they need to be put on the backburner for now.
4. Fake it till you make it.
5. Manage your emotions carefully around her right now.
6. She is hurting so badly, she is in a fog. Realize that when she is talking to you.
7. IF WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO SAY WILL NOT HELP YOUR R OR M, DONT SAY IT
8. Going back to pt 3. Space, Time, PATIENCE. 30 days is nothing. She will come to you, I promise.

Anyway, just getting started, hope this helps.
You are going to be OK, ok?

C


Me: 46
Wife: 39
D: 13 S: 11, 9, 7
Bomb 3.2.07, Sep Same Day, D papers 11.1.07
Current Status - Wants to take me through Discovery, I will go to prison first.