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FORMER THREAD... VALENTINES DAY COMING!!.. not sure how to attach the other thread..

My worst day and finally hit rock bottom.
I tried db and nc. Probably didn't give it enough time and may regret this.
Last night I told her that the day has come.
It's over, I told her we are to go our separate ways. Told her that I will make an appointment with the bank to separate everything. Open separate bank accounts etc.
I also told her that was not leaving because this was not something I wanted. It's her choice. Kids stay here untill we figure this out. She said that I should go. Told her no. It's not my choice to leave.
It happened so fast. Now what !!! I don't want this but as I told her don't want to sleep with a person who doesn't love me back. Told not to sleep in same bed. I know she is scared as am I.
I don't know if this was the right thing. I hope this was an awakening for her. We did this very civil. No harsh words or high voice. Basically 50 /50.
I can't believe it. I am numb.
She wanted this. Told me this.
I said I must let you go. I let her know that the window has a crack open.
I told her it's about me and the kids now.

I recieved advice from here, and now we see..
Really. Now what


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Who gave you advice to dump her?


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Its been over a year of my patience.. and I just couldnt take it anymore..
Advice not from here... I just listened to her and its what she wanted... I just couldnt keep going with the pretend part.. It hurt too much..


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Ok. If your goal was to use this as a technique to save your marriage, you will need to use the time apart to CHANGE YOUR BEHAVIORS.

Do not get reactive (this was a reactive move).

What were her complaints about you and your relationship?

Oh....and YOU are responsible for what you do, not the 'board' and the advice you get. You get DBers not professionals on the board.


There are some wonderful men and women who are experienced at not only saving their marriages but creating great relationships.

And that's what you will do now...work to build a great relationship with her.


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I understandt.. It was my choice..


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sgctxok.. Go to my other thread VALENTINES DAY COMING>> I WANT TO KEEP 1 THREAD..


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Today will no doubt be a bit rough. I was wondering Cesco, if SHE wanted out, why did she give you the divorce b book?

It seems to me that she might be saying what I said to my W of 11 yrs: I can't imagine life this way till death and beyond, but I think it doesn't have to be this way either.

In the end, I essentially forced my W to go for counselling. To prove that I also understood our M was my 'fault', too, I've been going. Her counselling starts (finally) next week, but who knows what will happen. It is possible your W is afraid that in IC she'll feel like giving up as she goes through problems she has with you.

Either way, as sgctxok/others on your old post are hinting at, you might be making things very hard to repair by letting your emotions run you. PERHAPS, just perhaps, this is what your W is talking about being wrong in your M.

I highly suggest you get yourself out of R talks with your W, and get yourself to a IC. Book in 3 sessions or more this month, plan for the long haul. A divorce costs a lot more than counselling...

I'm saying this knowing my M might not be savable, and that I am driving this process more than my W. Still, I'm committed for me, for my kids, and lastly for my W, to try to make a R with her. That means a better me. That also means (for me) I need a better her. That can't happen by reacting to my emotions - not that I don't, but I'm learning to curb and control my reactions...to make them responses.

I hope this post helps you. If you get it today, WHY NOT buy a present and flowers. It CANNOT hurt to do it, I think, because you just started the D process.

Be strong. Thank God for the good days.


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