Yep, actually, in my case, I could see the value in us separating. 14 years together and we were both hurting. My problem was with the how and the why (he put it all on me). I would have been relatively cool with us agreeing to have a cooling off period and do it in a respectful and communicative fashion.
However, by the time one builds up the gumption to leave, he/she has built up so much resentment and hostility that there's little hope for objective, honest and respectful communication.
