I guess the tone may seem down, but, I'm really not. I've just come to realize the sitch for what it is, and I'm pretty good with it.
As I told someone a few minutes ago, I'm actually happier now than I've been in a very long time. Sure, there are ups & downs. The ending of a 24 year marriage isn't something to take lightly. But, I do respect her feelings and wishes in this matter, and honestly, this will make us both happier in the long run.
Looking back at the last few years I can definitely see the misery we were both in. We just didn't want to admit it. We grew complacent, and we grew apart. I was 20 and she was 17 when we got married; we were not equipped to handle marriage regardless of the circumstances, and we certainly changed as we grew older.
