Hi Sandi, thanks for your thoughts.
I understand what you are saying, however I don't think either thing applies to me. I used to tell my W daily that I loved her. I wouldn't let a day go by without saying those words to her. Also, I constantly told her how beautiful she is (she really is). And I would very often tell her that she meant everything to me.
As far as my parents are concerned, I do have a great relationship with them, but I always put W first.
One thing I do agree with is that I didn't share my feelings with her, but then again, she never really shared hers with me. I think that is the main reason we are where we are. We don't communicate well. Even now we don't.
I plan on opening up completely on the Retro weekend. I hope she is able to open up as well. When I think back to when we were first together, I remember that it was some time after I began telling her I loved her before she said it back. I know she felt it, I could tell. But she had a hard time actually saying. It's kinda the reverse of what you would think, right? The girl trying to get the guy to say I love you?
Anyway, seeing my IC was like a shot in the arm. I feel a bit stronger and able to do what is necessary now.
I don't know if this means anything, but normally (now) my W communicates through texting. Last night she called me from her office (she had to go in for some kind of training) to ask how the boys were. Just something I noticed.
Three day weekend coming up. Plenty of time to apply my new DB resolve. I will keep everyone updated.

7 days until Retrouvaille.


Me-40
W-41
Together-10
M-8
S-6
S-4
Bomb 5/08
Bomb 10/08
Thought things were better, was wrong.
Still living together
Wife doesn't think she will ever love me again.