my concern with your post is that MTS fears his wife or HE will move on so he clings to contact of all types...it's WHY he clings...he cannot imagine OW for him...ever...
And this fear slows down his detachment. Which slows down his GAL and moving on and all of that, imo, reduces the chance his w will return.
MTS, the good thing you have going for you and your w is that you two have serious history together. When the dust settles, she'll still miss your friendship and she'll allow all the positive memories and good feelings to resurface.
You'll be in great shape physically (as an athlete and semi public person, she probably loves it when you are in top shape, more than a lot of women. So keep up the work outs!!)
You'll be in great shape spiritually and mentally and emotionally, if you work the program b/c the program works.
MTS do you see that detachment and GAL and moving on, do NOT = giving up?
I sure Hope so.
M: 57 H: 60 M: 35 yrs S30,D28,D19 H off to Alaska 2006 Recon 7/07- 8/08 *2016* X = "ALASKA 2.0" GROUND HOG DAY I File D 10/16 OW DIV 2/26/2018 X marries OW 5/2016