I can't add anything to what dday says. It's good advice; pretty easy to follow really just hard to remember when you NEED to follow it. If you spend enough time here on this site that may help to keep this stuff in the forefront of your thoughts, so the advice pops up when you need it.
And dday, sounds like if nothing else you have YOUR act together and maybe have a bit of the serenity you mentioned...
As for me, My XW has moved back home. We are in the process of adopting our grandson. We share a room. We are becoming more intimate but it hasn't "gone all the way" yet. We are taking cake decorating classes together. Basically we are starting to rebuild our relationship from the bottom up, trying to get a good foundation going. We're falling in love again! We've mentioned getting re-married but I think that will be a few months before I propose. Bottom line, life is good!
Wishing you both a Happy Thanksgiving; I got my bird soaking in the brine now, tonight I make the pies, and I can't wait for tomorrow!
Ron
M: 47 W: 50 D: 19 S: 16 Grandson: 21 months (now officially our son) Married: 10/2/89 Divorced: 7/31/09 XW moved back home 11/12 Re-married 5/25/10