You and I have some things in common. I was the walk away wife, but after giving up on us and feeling so hopeless that divorce actually looked like the lesser of two evils, I never stopped talking til I was blue, nagging and begging, and now I too am the one who is trying to save the marriage while he's looking to move on.
How do you address it effectively? I don't know, but what have you done to make those small improvements along the way? Maybe that's your best guide.
Empathy for your wish for companionship, appreciation, and sex - I long for the same things.
Sorry it's been a month since your posts - these boards aren't as busy as I'd hoped. But there is at least one person here wishing you well. Hope the new year brings some new hope.
M: 43 H: 44 M: 12.5 if the 5.5 year separation counts Bomb (I dropped it): Dec '07 H said finit: Jun '10 I moved on: May '13