I feel the same way about my ex --- the connection thing. The thing is though they are not capable of putting that in action. They are "relationship delayed", "emotionally stuck" so to speak. Things don't process like they should. Yes, we all need to own up to our faults in the relationship, but their actions are not a normal response to our flaws and failures. Their responses are way too irrational and they love to blame in order to ease their guilt.
Me: 46 H:44 Together: 25 years Married: 20 years Separated: 11-30-06 Divorced 12-21-07 OW: EA began 2005 PA began end of 2006 3 children,20, 16, 6 ex asked for forgiveness 01/16/11