DrH, It makes sense what you are saying. I have come to the conclusion that it is a bunch of things that have built up inside of her over the years making her bitter. That coupled with the fact that she had time to think about it while I was not there gave her the courage, for lack of a better word to do what she is doing. I am not letting her define me in my mind. I accept responsibility however for the things I have done and have not done. Does it make the situation any better? No. Does it give me focus, yes. With that I can focus on what I failed on and if given the opportunity with my wife, I can attempt to make it better and if not, I am armed w/ the knowledge in the event I have a future relationship.
The weird thing is with this realization I am less emotional than I was before. I actually feel sorry for my wife in that she is not only to forgive me but am wondering who else she is unable to forgive? That much bitterness does nothing for one's happiness in my opinion.
BTW, after she said last night she wasn't going to bother me anymore, she sent me a job announcement for her work. There is no way I will take a job at her work if she goes through with what she has said. How uncomfortable would that be? I certainly could not handle it.
M-41 ex-W-40 Together--17 years SS-20 D-14 Bomb--2 Feb 09 WAW--6 Feb 09 Officially divorced on 2 Jun 2010!!! ex-W has a boyfriend 8 Jun 2010!!! Off we go into the wild blue yonder!!!!