W wants to separate

[LTD]

She said she is moving out, but then attempted yet again to make you feel guilty about not doing EXACTLY what she wanted. My guess is that she's still hoping she can guilt you into moving out - and using your daughter as ammunition to help get the job done.

Don't reply to the texts, IMO she wants you to reply so she can do what I stated above. You have already stated that you aren't moving out, right? If this is what she wants, she needs to take the action. Why bail her out now only to hear "You're the one who left!" later. Don't think it won't happen.

It's hard to see this stuff when you're in the situation. A lot of it is really similar to stuff I've seen in my situation that I didn't see clearly at first - it helps to have distance from the situation. It's hard to see how you're being manipulated when you're right there in it and all of your emotions are a complete mess. Don't let her convince you that you're not doing what's best for your daughter, because what's best for her is to be raised in a stable, 2-parent home and that's what you want to give her.