I wouldn't play any games. The aim is not to punish her.

But it apparently is time for you to face the possibility that things may well lead to a separation at the least.

I would say that the things she said are not encouraging. And they are also very consistent with the kinds of things we hear from mid life crisis spouses.

It may be time for you to begin to read up on MLC and try to understand as well as possible what it is that you are likely dealing with.

In the end, we can't stand in their way. If she wants to separate, and if it's done legally, it could well lead to selling your house. Make sure that you understand what the implications are of legal separation vs. divorce in your state. In some states the primary income spouse (that's you) can be required to offer significant support to the dependent spouse under legal separation.

I guess I'm saying that you would do well to gather as much information as possible.

Nothing else about what you're doing has to change in my opinion. I would be myself.


Bill


"Don't tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon."