I think the bigger question might be why do feel such a deep need for her validation, Frank?
I know that appreciation expressed is nice but why do you SO need it from HER?
Think about it.
It isn't that I need it from her, it's that if she were to start to truly appreciate what I do / have done that would be a possible step for her to see that we can make this work.
Let's face it, I'm having trouble accepting that after all the years together she is just done. Last night when we had this exchange she said that she's "Learning how to communicate with me as a co-parent". She has decided in her heart that there is nothing left and I am not past the grieving, to acceptance.
I guess some people take longer than others. I'm one of them.
