I need some advice. My husband and I have been separated for more than 4 months. He's been involved in an emotional affair. I've been very impatient and all over the map until I read Michelle's book. The past few weeks I completely left him alone and he's started to notice. He asked me to go out as a family a few times and things have been going pretty good. I've been starting to think he's regretting his issues and I know I'm regretting this separation. Tonight I went to see a solution-oriented marriage therapist who has an excellent success rate and comes well recommended. She reminded me that 79% of separations end in divorce. She told me to take him to a romantic restaurant, tell him we (kids and I) miss him and we want him to come back home. I called and casually asked if he wanted to go to dinner. He said yes with no hesistation. He said.. so you're not drop some bomb on me are you? (meaning divorce, I'm sure) I said no, it's a good thing.
Now - I'm worried that if I ask him to move back I might be putting on too much pressure. I told the therapist this and she reminded me that I'm the one who pushed the separation and that now he's in a bind. She says the key is to get him home.
Anyone with some experience or thoughts here - please weigh in!
Thanks!


Me: 41
H: 50
M: 15 years
S14-D12-D10
S: 05/07
Back home: 08/08
EA: 4 yrs