Great post GB90, although my w is not what I'd call bipolar, she is exhibiting similar traits in an attempt to get the 'high' all the time and she is VERY capable if dishing out the hurt when she wants to - albeit unknowingly she says.
I'm pretty much following your prescribed course of action only we're separated so almost zero time spent together except when I pick up the kids.
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Me 48 W 49 D19, S17, D14 Together 25yr, Married 22yr Me checked-out July 10, back Sept 10 W checked out Nov 10 Separated Dec 10 ILYBNILWY 2nd Apr 11 We're finished + D bomb 17th Apr 11