Bill has good advice. I have remained a friend to my H through this-available by text/phone and would respond when he initiated. That got him coming back to me when the OW dumped him right after he asked me for a divorce.
He has mentionned that one of my greatest qualities he likes is my stability...He also noted that no matter what is going on his his crazy life, he always comes back to me..I am his "rock".
I would agree with your thought that if our wife complained you weren't available, then being available, consistently, with a light friendship kind of vibe, when she needs/wants, for now might be a good thing..just don't let it hurt YOU in the process...
SLeep...sometimes puting those thoughts down on paper before bed-journaling- helps..exercise..therapy..diphenhydramine ..reading (for fun) til you can't keep your eyes open.. Distraction is key for those ruminating thoughts for what your wife is doing, with whom...
It does get better. Hang in there!
M44 H46 T21 Married 16y D14 D12 Bomb 12/08(EA), (PA/Separation)1/09 to 5/09 Home/MC 5/09 to 12/09 Leaves 12/09 Files for Divorce Divorce final 6/30/10.