"You already know the answer to the question and nothing we say will change your mind so why put us in that position."
Hi Distressed,
It's me again. I'm chuckling here, hopefully you understand that I am smiling WITH you this time. And, I have to say, your comment here made me think of this: Women don't really TRY to put men in "...that position" intentionally. Sometimes they are only looking for reassurance that you love them. I know you're getting a lot of positive advice here, and I'm not really sure I can add much to it, but have you tried...
Just walking up to her and putting your arms around her and saying. OMG, I LOVE you more the all the rivers in the world could ever flow into one space at one time.
((((((D)))))))
Oops, I just now read your post to me. I didn't even see it until after I answered. I'm amazed you are reading my thread. Wow, it's a lot. Thank you. Yes, I have had a hard marriage and that is the real reason, I believe, H wants the D. Sad to say, I'm probably most to blame.