You always see it on these boards: detachment is key, until you let them go they won't even consider coming back. It's very scary and takes some time to get there, but I think I am now.
BD-I'm going to take it slow and follow her lead for now. If she gets more responsive I may step up things a little. Slow though. Thanks for the tip about the wineries, may check em out.
Lush-I sure don't get it, but I'll give her what she wants right now. To do otherwise will push her further away.
John-my W is also seemingly most comfortable with me on e-mail. That's even how she dropped the bomb! I hope with some time to herself, knowing that I am safely leaving her alone, she'll too start to think of the good times. Or at the very least do some work on herself, I get the impression she's not quite where she wants to be and needs some time for herself.
Me: 43 W: 41 Together 2009, Married 2011 Sons 10 and 6, Daughter 5 Bomb 2/21/21. W moved out 10/2021