I think that when a M breaks down each partner does have a part. What stands us apart from our spouse is those of us who take our vows seriously, realize our part in it all and find ways to change to make things better. In the meantime, our spouses say it's too late, I love and care for you but I'm not in love with you, we need to learn to live our lives without each other blah, blah. The excuse book is amazing because it's so much easier to just walk away and quit altho in their head they think they've done everything they can to save the marriage and WE were the ones missing the signs. And who suffers...the LBS and children.
I am in the same place with you wanda and grr. I became very lost after my mom passed away 9 years ago. Being an only child is a tough dynamic when you get older, lose a parent and think you're spouse will be there for you.
We need to keep each other strong and hopeful one day at a time.
HUGS.....
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M: 48, H: 42 Kids: 0 T: 20 yrs M: 16 yrs. (H's 1st, my 2nd) WAS/MLC: 12/7/09-I'm not the wife HE deserved Came home per L: 12/26/09, Left again: 2/6/10 Served: 10/21/10, D FINAL: 6/15/11