I think they've grieved enough to find the courage to become a WAS...which in itself takes a lot. They do have a lot of guilt which comes out as hostile actions towards us. However, I don't think the reality and remorse truly hits them until much much later.
Me: 35|WAW: 38|D: 6yo | http://tinyurl.com/2dxx7m6 Feb 2006, left, came back in two weeks Aug 2006, left again Apr 2007, filed for divorce Dec 2007, reunited Mar 2010, moved out, filed again