PM - I was going to reply to your thread last night but got side tracked and now reading your posts today this is even more pertinent. It's ok and normal to get down about the sitch as long as you can work through it. Since you were a Marine I sure as hell know you are strong enough to feel it then move on. Don't just push the emotions away though, feel them then move on. This is important.
Couple questions for you:
What are YOU doing for YOU right now? What GAL activities are you planning this weekend?
Last night I was going to point out that your last several pages have been a lot about your W, what she's doing, how she's behaving, and the impacts it's having on you. I understand wanting to talk about our S's but it's time to start talking about YOU again. Seems she has a lot of control over you and how you are feeling. Time to take charge of you my friend.
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It's funny because I don't fear anything. Snakes, spiders, loose dogs, even war when I was a Marine. Yet I am afraid of this. It's even funnier because I KNOW I'll be fine.
What exactly are you afraid of? You stated that she may never open up to you again but that isn't the answer. What are you afraid of in your life if this happens? What happens if your fear comes true?
Boundaries - They are set up to protect you. Which boundaries are you looking to set up? No touching, no flirting, no leading on, etc... What is the consequence you are willing to enforce (no communication, etc...)?
Personality is who the world sees, character is who you are
