Thanks to all that replied.
The "newness" of the separation is something that I must consider when thinking about this.
This marks only the start of the third week, so very early in the process.
As with most of these things some days are better than others.

I think W expected this separation to solve all of her problems, but really, it has not changed that much.
I saw her and the kids at a Super Bowl party, and I think she did not expect me to be there.

It is hardest when my 8 year old daughter says "Dad, I wish we could all live in the same place." I tell her that I do too.

I am really trying not to say anything negative about their mother to the kids.


Me: 41
W: 41
Married: 17 years
Together: 19 years
16-Sept-2008: "W: I want to move out."
16-Jan-2009: Separated, wife moved out.
31-Mar-2010: W, and kids move back home!
D 14
S 12
D 11
S 7