Gunny: Have some faith in yourself. Be strong and stay on course. Keep the road home paved and smooth. It ain't over Friday, far, far from it.
I don't know where my sitch is going, but in my dark days it is all negative. I need to quit doing that. One thing I have recognized is that these situations take a long, long time to work themselves out, for better or for worse. Your W is going to spend the next couple of months in euphoria that she is strong and independent and did this move for herself. This is exactly where my W is at this point. After that, only time will tell.
Been reading lots of literature over the past months. One book I turn to had stories of couples who seperated for a year, or three years, and ended up reconciling. Give her time and space, but keep gently and kindly in touch. Be the man she always wanted. Be strong, be confident. She will notice. And then you will see. Only then. And that is a way off down the road. Dig in for the long haul. Ain't over till its over.
H 51, W 46 no kids T 22 years M 17 years ILBNILWY 2/10 1st D talk 6/10 partial recovery W files D 5/11 long distance separation 8/11 moving forward on D 10/11 legal separation complete 1/2012