Good results at MC last night ... W came in with a list of things that had been pushing her away and things that will make her stay. She said I had (mostly) stopped the ones that were pushing away, and she had noticed some of the changes I've started that she said would go a long way toward keeping her. She also said that with those changes she would feel bad if she didn't invest some time and effort into our marriage.
I went in with no expectations, and really didn't show much emotion as she was reading this. The MC validated that the changes in me were evident, so I was happy with that. Doing this for me, after all.
We talked a bit more at home -- her choice -- and tensions are WAY down. As I was walking away to head upstairs she stopped me and gave me a nice, long hug, and kissed my cheek. I read nothing into it, just enjoyed it for what it was.
I know that this is just the beginning of the process, but I have gained some optimism about my situation. I will continue the 180s and DB'ing so that I can come out of this as a much improved person.
Me 47 W 44 T 17 years, M 15 years D13, D10 March 2013 -- broke a trust/cheated late May 2013 -- W spoke of separation for first time June 2013 -- began reading DB
