In the past six years, I have studied literally THOUSANDS of affairs. And they all follow one of only a few basic SCRIPTS.
In my experience, "I need space" -- 90% of the time -- means "I want space in which to conduct my affair, unencumbered."
90%.
If only the wayward spouse WOULD use a time of separation for serious introspection, ICing, and getting their own chit together, uninfluenced emotionally (and even physiologically!) by OM, they would be far better off.
Do some reading of Greek's posts about "Big-Girl Panties" -- BGPs. It's time you let your wife put them on, and wear them herself, if this is what she wants.
