I`m interested in this part of the battle Mach-the letting them roll all the way out of the M bit-because this is the point I am at myself.

Its all to do with the control thing too of course.

I do not want S but I don`t want to stop H from leaving if that`s what he wants.

In fact, through my spiritual work recently, I really am begining to believe that whatever unfolds, no matter how unpalatable, will actually be for the best for me and the kids. I`m praying for the best possible outcome for the five of us now(yes, H included) not necessarily to save the marriage.

But H is throwing the control button back to me-"You want this separation too!" and "You book the mediation"(that`s for sorting out separation issues-NOT marriage counselling).

I`ve made it plain S is not my first option. And left it to him to book mediation. I refuse to control it in any way. Let it roll.

Sorry for the hijack D! But any input from the Mach whiz is a so worth having and deserves response.

Hope all`s going as well as can be in your camp Mach!