You told her that her that if she left you'd be fine hanging out with you buddies.
You thought she was bluffing, or that she was being all dramatic.
She even tried to come up with some solutions, but you were too stubborn.
Input: You're going to need to change some aspects about yourself if you want this woman back into your life. Controlling being one of them.
If you have not yet checked out Divorce Remedy, I would. You might, if you stick around, notice mention of other books designed for guys; in your shoes? I'd stay away from them. You don't suffer from codendancy or nice guy syndrome.
If you truly think this is an MLC there is a forum for it...however, the problem with it being an MLC means it is all on her, her fault, blame it on the MLC and from what you wrote?
Look into a marriage councilor one that is solution oriented. Importnat word there, solution oriented.
Experience is a brutal teacher, but you learn. My God, do you learn. - C.S. Lewis
Life is usually all about how you handle Plan B. - Jack3Beans
Listen without defending; Speak without offending - FaithinAK
