I read the post from robx and there are some sobering thoughts which I've read before. However, having them consolidated seems to give them more weight.
I'm on board with all of it up until the "Respect your WAS's decision to leave you" blast. H*ll no. Put the pipe down. I'll acknowledge my role in it, I'll own up and take responsibility for actions which pushed her away. I agree it's within her right to do it. She can rightfully justify some of the feelings which led her there. But I'll be d*mned if I respect her decision to do it.
M / W: 43 D8 S6 M 10 years / T 13 years W admitted EA/PA: 10.6.09 Separated in same house 10.6.09 W moved out 2.27.10