It feels like about once a week I lose my patience, become frustrated, and feel like I should go and file paperwork. Does anyone else go through this? Any advice on how to push those thoughts away?
I had this feeling many times. You want to cheat your way through this journey. That's what it is. You want to say "oh to heck with it!" But deep down you don't want to give up just yet.
When you do want to give up you'll do it slowly not quickly. This isn't a race. If you decide to take the quick route, you will only do yourself the disservice.
Also, walk away when they want to set you up or give their opinion "how long will this go on?" This is not helpful. Those negative comments become negative thoughts embedded in your head and it's hard to shake them off! Make it clear that you do not want to discuss your M or R with them!!
M 42 H 39 T10 (-2yrs separation) S8 D5 DD 7/30/11 (EA&PA) Reconciled 6/2013 Separation in works 1/2017