Sure, someone to help facilitate hard discussions would be good
Pro-marriage or not, I've a feeling any decent T/C is going to have a few thoughts on your H feelings/actions.
Now, if his "hard discussions" relates to ending the M, that's one thing. But, if I'm reading you right, "hard discussions" in the context of counselling infers a deep look at yourself. I'm thinking he's gonna get that.
You're right on the no expectations thing, but this is a tiny positive sign.
One question. Regarding not telling his parents, is he a mama's boy? I ask because is he just afraid of disappointing them. If not, I'd take that as an additional sign of positive/doubt.
No clue on how to react to the OW/ex friend's email. Probably best to just ignore it. Sigh, I guess you'll just have to be less "sophisticated" about all this new age living than they are. Party pooper.
BD
My latest
Me: 36 W: 35 2 D: 9 and 5 T: 16 years M: 12 10/4/06: Bomb 10/5/06: Ended A 4/22/07: ILYBNILWY