I met this woman at work who had a friend who went through her H's mid-life crisis.
He did everything by the book, i.e. had the affair, bought the sports car, treated her like crap, blamed everything on her, told to go for liposuction, told her she was unattractive to him and not her soul-mate anymore, blah blah blah blah.....
After about 2 years of this stuff she filed for divorce and went dark completely. After about 6 months he came back with his tail between his legs and begged for her to take him back.
She started very slow with him and agreed to see him for (3) hours once a week.
After about 6 months she agreed to see him every weekend.
After another 6 months she agreed to see him every weekend and one day during the week.
After another 3 months she agreed to see him every weekend and two days during the week.
You get the picture.
Today they are in Hawaii on their second honeymoon. They got remarried and are staying there for 2 months. She also did not sleep with him until this honeymoon.
He is totally in love with her again and she made him earn his way back.
I love this story...
Me: 45 H: 43 Married: 19 years Dated 05 years Bomb: 11/06 OW - "I love her, but still want you as my friend"