Thank you all for your insights.

Unfortunately I was going to bring up a few minor things last night but between her work load and having to pack for our weekend, she was too tired for it to be fruitful. I plan on staying the course and discussing things today as we await our departure, trying to set a good tone for a fun weekend. Interestingly the family member who I mentioned earlier is going to be there as well, which provides for a potentially interesting dynamic. I only plan on being the new me and showing the better person I am mostly for me, but I can't help but think some people will notice......

As for the confronting, I am leaning more towards taking some additional time off of work. As Eric stated this investment of time is extremely worth it. Other things are working out in favor of creating a good plausible story for me to take this additional time off as well, so no suspiscions should be raised. Additionally I received some good financial news that I will be making part of the confrontation/looking towards the future of us discussion that I would have with her in a few weeks (there was a financial component to all this as well, but by no means am I stating it was the cause).

I appreciate all the insight and input this has been very helpful and therapeutic to hear from people with different angles from their experiences.

MIR