Just be patient. Sometimes it may take a bit of time to switch from staring at you and being critical to actually looking at the situation and themselves. Follow the advice you're getting and be strong. Maybe there's an outlet for you like a friend or someone you can trust where you can dump the anxiety and negative thoughts and feelings. When they feel they have all the control it makes it easier for them to 'have their cake and eat it too'. I know this is my first post but I've been here a while and basically reading and learning.
My wife and I didn't physically seperate but I made all the major mistakes with begging, pleading, etc... When I finally started to disconnect and let her go and began GAL is when the positive movement began.
Trust the process. Improve yourself. Always show her cool and confident - keep the weak moments and your emotions tucked neatly away or dumped somewhere out of her view.
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