Yes, good call on the weekend trip. Related to this whole strategy, check out articles on ezine by Leslie Cane. She has good advice that coincides with DBing.
Regarding my H, since we separated he has only really contacted me 2-3 times. Now, keep in mind, I was always contacting him for some reason or another 1-2 times per week, so its only recently that I have gone dark, NC. Its very frustrating because he has always been good at "the silent treatment", I can't stand it, so its very hard for me to try this 180. Especially since I feel like its exactally what he wants right now, but it would be a different approach on my part so I am trying it.
I say have the sushi and the steak! I lost a lot of weight when my H and I first separated too, was told I looked like a ghost for a while. Now am healthier looking and have been out in the sun so have got color back.
Let me know how the mini trip goes...I think its a great idea.
Me 30 H 33 together:10 years married:5 years Separated: 1/23/09 living apart 5 mos and counting "when you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on"-FDR