A final thought...

even if he never comes to realize the error of his ways and never becomes a true master of himself...

Its his loss, and I feel very bad for him to not realize his potential.

You? You will be fine. (eventually)

You discovered the strength to do what you felt was in your best interest - and that is very good for you, and you can use that as a building block on your own progessive path

And this applies to my own wife as well, I mean I dont want her to go. But I do now fully understand and can appreciate whats going on in her mind. I just dont think it 'needs' to happen.

But - its out of my hands. And if/when she leaves, I am ready for it. I know I did everything in my power I could do and I can have peace of mind.

The same peace of mind both you and my wife must have had when you made the decision that the relationship was over.

You empowered yourselves, and there is beauty in that


Me: 37
Wife: 40
Son: 7yo
Son: 18 mo
Bomb: 12/31/07
Status: Reconciled 1/2009 but backsliding terribly right now