I have previous threads on both Mid life and newcomers. I follow the boards and post occasionally. A little background before I post wife's latest e-mail.

I am dim for all intents and purposes as wife is still in the tunnel and living her dream of independence away from me, kids(she does have daughter about 30%) and her family.

Latest e-mail after we were discussing her picking up something from house. She moved out Jan 1 this year.

"I don't have a problem being friends and I think for the kids sake, it would be best if we find a way to get to that point. that being said, i do not want to lead you on and make you think there will be some reconciliation. You need to find your own way and maybe im wrong, but I don't think being alone is something you would want long term You have to figure out what makes you happy."

I have not responded to this e-mail. Was looking for some insight from some of you.

quick facts so you don't need to look back.
M-45, w-44, s-20, s-16, D-12 t-28 yrs m-22
First noticed changes-June2009, bomb-March 2010, moved out Jan 1, 2010

I currently have a preety good life with her not there. Detached and doing well but have been standing to this point.

Spirit