Staying home and doing things around the house or with the kids is fine, but it can also become like a "trap" if you do it to the point that you aren't going out and doing things just for you. Know what I mean?

Sandi, I know exactly what you mean. That is part of the issue.

It will seem odd to go out and leave your W and kids at home, b/c being a family man....you aren't use to leaving them behind.

Right on here

A big thing is to stop making contact through-out the day with her.

I don't contact her unless she contacts me.

H 38
W 34
M 7/98
Bomb 2/19/10
D 7
S 5
Still under same roof