Anyway, the L that I retained recommended that I have my W file for D...let her do the heavy lifting. He stated that since I did not build a large financial portfolio during the M and my W did that it would be in my favor.
How do I handle this sitch? I do not want a D, but only offered to retain a L and file for a D to protect my assets. My W who wants the D and is more than happy for me to do the heavy lefting and pay the bill will be pi$$ed when I tell her that she should file. How do I tell her and appear confident and decisive?
if you are confident this is the route to take then do it. Doesn't matter what she feels.
"My plans have changed. I won't be filing the D papers now."
Don't tell her what to do, no explanation needed on your part, CYA legally and let her go.
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.