My (now) exh left 3 years ago. He had been very ill, got better and wanted to 'rediscover' himself. This involved moving out and, I subsequently found out, another woman. I DBed hard - had success as we became friends and had dates but he showed no signs of leaving the ow and I had to get on with my life so I initiated divorce and we d'd in August. He was a very difficult case as he showed much guilt and trying to get any communication from him was like getting blood from a stone but I manage it now I am backpacking in Australia and having a wonderful time. I don't regret a moment of it even though I learnt some very hard lessons (and of course would prefer not to have been divorced) but can see how this isn't a bad other path at all, in fact, it is a bit of an adventure!