Hi(((lola )))read your recent thread and our situations sound similar. I too have gone dark- find it hard but somehow peaceful too. He left me last May.Im sure your H is thinking about this as you say.It sounds as if you are becoming stronger too.Like you,we didnt communicate-no arguements- nothing- for 25 of the 28 years we were married!Like you he would like me as a "fallback" friend but Im strong enough now to expect something back too. Lola -knowing you will be ok is such a big step foreward. I went into major panic at first and really thought I wouldnt survive.I am praying that you get a second chance if it is Gods will.Go with your instincts that this is a temporary lull- I feel exactly the same. Best wishes to you from England!