To me, detaching is a frame of mind. It can manifest itself in many ways, depending on your sitch. It can be complete end of contact, minimal contact, or just a frame of mind that no matter what your H says or does, you will not be affected by it.

I have detached on many occasions from my H and I have to say, it REALLY worked for me. And everytime I went into detach mode, it killed my H, and it saved me.

Detachment is the decision to live YOUR life separate from what is going on with your H. I also would suggest that detachment means no physical contact. That will just confuse you even more.

It means removing yourself from the drama and finding your own peace.


Married 9 years
Kids 5 and 6
Bomb 2006
H back and forth for a year
M now back on track