Oh, and at this point, my trying to GAL has nothing to do with trying to impress him or give him space or make him miss me. It's because I feel like I need to leave pretty soon and I feel like I need to get my life back first in order to do it. ...
Well I agree GAL shouldn't really be to impress the other person, it is all about taking care of yourself, becoming your own person, differentiating yourself from your spouse. It should make you a more easily loved person. I know you are using this form to vent, and I encourage you to let it all out here! But at the end of the day, I hope and pray you find happiness in your marriage.