You are right, don't give up on your marriage. I just wanted to encourage you and tell you that if you do your best to DB you can face your challenges with more strenght...and love too.
My W left 19 months ago, but I haven't given up yet. I'm certainly not a pro at DBing, believe me. There are many others on this board who have more experience and insight. But one thing I have to say: only YOU know when it's time to move on. My time hasn't come yet. Maybe never will, don't know. But the DBing process has brought me a lot of peace and renewed strenght that I can do this and maybe even turn the tide with my W someday.
I guess, I just wanted to encourage you and tell you to not give up no matter what.
Cheers,
JR09
Me:44 WAW:43 Children S13,S11,S7 Married 17 yrs W left JUN 08 W filed JAN 09 D proceedings dismissed AUG 09 W refiles 1 MAR 11