Separating isn't necessarily giving up. Breathing room can be a good thing which can allow both parties to re-evaluate. Filing for D is giving up, I think. Also sometimes giving up isn't necessarily a bad thing, if circumstances change. In your sitch FM your wife is so toxic sometimes that it may be best for you and kids to distance yourself.
Me54, H53 M 23, T 25 S20, S18 BD: April 2024 Moved out: August 2024
Love means not giving up on someone even if they've given up on you.
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