Orich - once again, I am blown away by the similarities of our situations.
Has your wife ever said that she has felt smothered? We have had an odd dynamic at my house because I have never been one to shy away from feelings, talking about my day etc. She has been the quieter one. (kind of a gender role reversal). I was quick to tell her and show her that I loved her and that she was the center of my world.
With that said, I have been the strong, take charge guy and had generally gotten my way. She would go along with my way without arguing so I thought she just felt the same way. This combined with a very controlling mother has led her to a spot where she feels the need for independence.
This is kind of the opposite of Sandi's scenario, but I am curious. Does this sound like your sitch?
Me: 35 W: 31 S:9 M: 10 years Together 13 MySitch - Ups & Downs She moved out the day before Thanksgiving 2009, over 13 months post-bomb.
