And yes, it WILL be noticed.

Patience grasshopper! Make yourself a timeline over the next three months. Think of 10 ways you can show her you appreciate her in areas unrelated to the R. Especially in areas that you’ve fought over. My W always complains that the counter tops are not cleaned. So make sure they are cleaned. If she comes by and says “I can’t believe it!” you could reply “Yeah, I just got tired of living like a slob”.

Things will get noticed. Just work on yourself. Let the interactions happen naturally. Don’t expect anything today. If she goes out of her way to do something and you appreciate it, them yes, tell her. I know for me this would be a 180. Courtesy and a positive attitude != pursuing.


M:37
W:34
M:4 years
T:6 years
No Kids
A disclosed - 9/1/2010
W asks for separation - 10/19/2010
Moving on - 10/24/2010
A ends (and I believe her) - 12/2010
Content - 3/1/2011
Served - 3/18/2011
D Day - 6/20/2011