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The little trouble I have is to stay firm in case she does not want to hear the second option.


Not your choice to make. Your wife is much more detached than you realise, she's trying to let you down softly, she doesn't want to hurt your feelings, she's mothering you which is a attraction killer.


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I would like her to take a moment to digest what I will tell her because the there is a serious reality behind both options.


She has been thinking about this for years. So if she answers right away then what? Her answer is invalid? See how you are trying to control things? Let go, holding on doesn't work.


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Finally I am wondering if I should have this talk Saturday before she leaves for her vacation or stick to the original date.


The sooner the better. Get your ducks in a row and take action.


M22,H45,W45 S21/18D12
Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties and at the same time confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.