I’ve haven’t posted in a while; busy with renovations. Things have been going from bad to worse and I’m completely over my head. I’m still getting angry; I’m frustrated because I can’t diffuse the situation. My W is well beyond upset. Let me rephrase, I’ve pushed my W to the point where she is prepared to live on her own and to tell our son that we’ve separated. One of the reason’s she’s stayed is to avoid telling my son about my abuse.
Every young girl she sees sets her off and I don’t know how to handle her rage. I’ve said sorry so much, it means nothing. I’ve been abusive for well over twenty years and I’ve threatened divorce and separation each time we’ve argued. My W is convinced I’m having an affair, which I’m not.
I have no idea what to say when she gets upset, or how to diffuse the situation.
How do you earn respect and trust from someone you’ve hurt for many years?

Herb Garden