Gunny: I have been dark for a while, and it is good hear you are moving forward. Given your situation, I think filing is just fine. As with me, it is obvious the D is a check box for your W, needed for her to move forward wherever she is going. Like you, I did the D for her. Perhaps some day they will recognize how much we really do care.
I am now 2 months into the D/LS. My W went dark immediately after, taking refuge with an old boyfriend. Now she has realized that is not what she wants, and she is back in her house solo, trying to figure out how to move forward. Obviously still fighting depression. She has contacted me twice in the past couple of weeks for the first time. I am trying to figure out if I should contact her occassionally, or just stay dark. Not sure what to do.
I am glad spring is here, and GAL activities can ratchet up. Hang in there, and be strong.
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