Originally Posted By: scott1701
but am relieved that you're ready for that stage.
Well, don't go overstating it. I WILL be ready...I can see the stage...I just need to walk up there calmly, confidently, etc.
Originally Posted By: fearless
However I hope that IF, by some chance, the end of the marriage does get through to her how important your issues are, you can be open to trying.
I agree that this is highly unlikely, but yes, I would be open to trying. Understand, however, it will be a "trial", in the "trying" sense of the word. No room for complacency or going back to the status quo.

But I just don't see that happening.

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