Direction1, Just a comment on the original topic. I have left my wedding band on for now. It's part defiance / refusal to give in. It's also a reminder of my promise and why I am here fighting for my M.
My S just asked me why I still had it on tonight and it made me think of your thread. He's only 10, so I told him it was because I am still married. He seemed surprised by that.
dmod, My children reacted very poorly to me taking my ring off. They noticed right away and they automatically thought it meant that my wife and i were getting a divorce.
Whats done is done and it cant be changed, one day, i can put a new ring on her finger and our new marriage will begin.
Yep. Moving forward is the only way. I'm really sorry you have all the heartbreak with your wife. You are a really good man, and I believe you will reap the best outcome.