This cake eating is an interesting discussion for me!My family all say nothing will change in my sitch as H is separated 1 yr but remains in affectionate contact-we were on brink of divorce at Christmas after 28 yrs married but he asked for more time.He is cake eating for sure and scared of financial settlements etc but is also in a real confused state. Im hanging on to the friendship we have now and have avoided divorce- which he still says he doesnt want- by an agreed financial arrangement .Yes, I would get more money by filing and may end up doing that but all I can say is you have to go on your gut feelings. I love the "pie" comment-we only hug and kiss still havent been intimate for years-more work needed there!