I have done the default position that both you and Rob have recommened . I have admitted fault, I also told her that I was ashamed of my behavior, and told her I was totally wrong. I did say, that she will need to learn how to forgive me before we get past this. I may have been wrong in saying that, but its done. I also told her that if she feels in her heart that she can never can past this, and that she needs to go in a different direction that I understand fully.
I am admitting right now that ( and not proud of it) that I do pursue. Its been my biggest mistake since this all came down. I am really working hard at not pursuing. Trust me when I say that I have made huge improvements recently. In the last 2 weeks, this past Saturday was another episode of pursuing..Its got to stop totally, I know..
I really like the Wise comments.
I know that this takes time, you have all given me some great insights, not even my IC has said things like this. When I think carefully of the thoughts presented here, there are some that I beleive will be a tremendous help.
I know that right now my W is not in a good place right now either. As a caring husband I cannot help but care. I want to be there for her to help her through these emotions. I KNOW THAT I CANNOT... need to back off and she needs to work on her self while I work on me, my self esteem and confidence and move in the opposite direction.
Last night I went to a office function and one of the ladies who sat next to me as hitting on me. What a confidence booster that was. I came home later on and was happy and chirpy with my W. Todl her it was a good time and she continued to read her book.
This morning, just before she left for work, I mentioned to her that as the kids are off for march break next week, I was thinking of taking them to a museum. She was at first taken back because she was working most of next week except Thursday and Friday, and she felt that I am not inviting her. She mentioned she would like to go if I made it on those days. I said sure.
As she was leaving I told her to smile today and that she will be fine. I was at a distance so that I wasnt intimidated or anything. so, is it nice, or the "nice guy syndrom" again..
M 43 W 43 S15 S 12 D 10 ILYBNILWY ( Dec 2009) Sleeping separate rooms April 8 2010. Sep as of 07/14/2010 W moving out 07/31/2010 No OM confirmed ( yet)