Burt - Agreed, the May deadline is just in my head and is flexible. I will watch for signs of progress. If there is some and seems fragile yet, I will wait longer. If there is nothing and seemingly no hope I plan to just stay until she ends it.
One note... Looking for the small stuff. She had an interview today, which she had asked my help via phone a lot in the last few days. Saturday she even asked if I would help her decide what to wear and I did, happily (and man did she look great).
More small stuff. She just finished the interview and called me to tell me about it no sooner than stepping out the door of the office. I listened to her closely and only said nice encouraging words. She was upbeat and seemed to being doing well. I was the first person she called and I feel good about that.
Baby steps... I will try not to overanalyze, but maybe this is a positive small step.
Burt one more note - it also sounds like your situation is moving nicely and your progress is showing. I wish you all the best and that somewhere there is a positive outcome.
Me - 35 W - 32 (EA with OM) M - 13 1/2 D - 11 S - 9 ILYBNILWY - January 2009 Status - Limbo