I view spouses in MLC much like drug addicts- perhaps not entirely responsible for what they do. Therefore to me it is reaasonable to try to rebuild the relationship once they are out of the addiction and thinking clearly...
Me: 50; Wife: 48 Gay; civil union in NJ no kids M: 15 years, together 17 Bomb (OW) 2/09 (EA 3mos/PA 3mos) ILYBINILWY W out of house, w/OW, in separation talks, nothing filed