My friend did get through to her and got her to admit to himn that if given time she would take a good look at the M again. She even told him that if we could go back in time she would still want the marraige to continue.
I am leaving the house for a while to give her some space and time to think. I am still going to see the kids daily and will contribute around the house, we just wont be hovering over eachother anymore. We have agreed that I am not abandoning the family just doing whatever it will take to try and rebuild what was once a great M and family.