David I'm new to this but will give it a shot.It seems that your W is using the children's emotions to get to you and you fall for it.Or you use them being upset to see them and your W. I know they are your kids and you love them to pieces but the fact is that if you are separated and that is what your W wants at this time, she will need to deal with the kids when they are upset. I have a feeling that she knows the kids are hurting because of her decision, but if she is set on leaving you she will need to learn on how to deal with the pain on her own. When your D calls you? That's a though one. I will take it one day at a time and really look at weather you need to get her. just my 2c
M 53 D 20 Separated 6/22/11 moved out 10/24 Together 26 yrs Married 16 W Filed for D 7/21/11 Served 9/6/11 D final 8/28/12
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