Thank you both for wise counselling.Truly, I dont feel I could face him right now. Although Ive learned to be alone I still miss him so much and care so much but mixed in is a whole lot of resentment that I havent allowed myself to feel up until recently as divorce draws near.I know him quite well-30 yrs-and I know he is dragging this out as long as possible.Why? Snodderly is right hes still confused he doesnt want me in his life or completely out of it- I feel that. So Im not reading anything into his request other than he doent want to sever all ties. More crumbs.Yes Creed he is certainly capable of deceit.But I know he will be feeling guilty and frightened and confused too. The weakest man Ive ever met!Thank you both so much for writing it helps to get an impartial view from others who have had turmoil in their lives also. God bless you both from rainy England!