You're mindreading and it's getting your expectations up. Counseling helps people who want help and are willing to look deep to participate.

He will most likely go to show that he did everything he could but it just didn't work (so he can check the box). Being there may feel like a lot of pressure to change his mind and he may dig in his heels and resist it, and emphasize how much he doesn't want to be with you.

I don't want to make you feel bad, and I hope he goes in with more of an open mind and heart. It's a good opportunity for you to listen and validate what he's feeling. Just keep your hopes in the background.

Adinva 51, S20, S18
M24 total
6/15/11-12/1/12 From IDLY to H moving out
9/15/15-3/7/17 From negotiating SA to final D at age 50
5/8/17-now: New relationship with an old friend
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Happiness is a warm puppy.