I completely agree with Ali that he backed off from you. If by backing off you mean that you didn't pursue him constantly, ask for another chance etc., you know that wouldn't have worked with him. It didn't initially work with him and would have only made him even more afraid.
I'm so sorry that you are having to deal with this and I'm not going to harp on about the positives in your life as maybe you need time to grieve. You have behaved with such dignity and this certainly has made you strong. I think men are going to be lining up at your door-when you're ready for them.
I hope you enjoy your knitting class...
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Me:34 H:36 M:5 years T: 8 years Bomb: 07/17/08 I want to be separated for 6 months--I don't know what I want the outcome to be S 07/28/08-11/08/08 Living together ~7 months D Possibly busted?!?!!!