I am committed to working on building a future with you as friends. That's as much as I can promise without being dishonest. If something more were to develop down the road, then I would not close the door on it. (It doesn't have to be marriage. I have had my fill of that institution.) But right now I don't see that happening and certainly not without separation.
These words are perfectly clear. They translate to mean:
"Having a cordial, friendly relationship following our separation/divorce is a good thing. Yes, I want that. Could there be more? I won't rule it out, but don't count on it. And you need to move out of the way, you are blocking the door. I want to make my exit."
