AC - I hear you. I still struggle with the notion of having to protect and provide even though my wife moved out over a month ago. I think part of me feels that doing so still keeps me connected to her in one sense or another and takes the edge off of the pain I feel. Regardless, I have stopped and have pretty much gone dim. I am trying to give her space for our mutual benefit. I figured if I am always around 1.) she will never have time to think and 2.) she will never have time to miss me. Maybe she won't do either - but at least I can say I am trying to create an environment where she could if she wanted to.
