So true, Mike. The man that my wife fell for was a ball of confidence, success and dreams. This whole separation has seen me basically taking on the part of fire control, because being out of a job has kept my wife facing the other way (at least, I hope that's the case). Lord willing, I'm about a week out from starting a great new job -- yes, finally! Until then, she has no respect for me. I get the feeling that she sees me more like a housemaid and roomate than a husband who's trying to improve and save a marriage.
I thank you for staying up to speed with my situation, and being patient, because I do lack patience myself.