R2C, I appreciate the input from both you and Puppy, however, this is so new, I don't really even know what she wants. Although she has told me that she doesnt love me, she hasnt asked about divorce (i had asked for counseling) at this point, so I haven't a clue what she really wants above and beyond independence. What does that mean? I sure don't know.
I guess that I am torn this early in the process about making rash decisions to end it without effort to reconcile, or at least to understand what has actually happened. This is not fun!