Pat, everything you are feeling is normal during a separation.
You want to work it out and know you can (because what relationship isn't salvageable if BOTH parties are willing to put in their half?) The up and down emotions you are are also to be expected.
And you're right...nobody else is in your sitch but you. Nobody can comprehend what it's like so they of course wouldn't understand how you are feeling and that you don't want to just leave your marriage and call it a day. Tune out any negative energy or things you hear that you don't agree with. This is You-time.
Did you guys decide on a date or a counselor for MC?
