Thanks rky, I'm glad you think my sitch is positive. The only way W is moving out is if mr unbelievably wonderful appears, or I mess up big time. She already knows I'm not the problem, but is also still convinced she can never feel any "passion" for me.

To be honest, for quite a while now I've felt that I'm more likely to end this than she is.

Originally Posted By: Wendylon
I'm so impressed with you, ForeverYoung. You have so much staying power and stamina.


Hi Wendy! ^^^Why does everyone keep saying this? ^^^

I feel like I'm only doing what any loving spouse should/would do. We've got 34 years standing along side each other, you don't just give up on that.

Besides, I know she is in depression and pain. I can't bail on her... yet.

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Do you feel that you could keep on going like this for a long time?


Most of the time I do, but I also have moments where I feel disrespected and like I could tell W what time it is.

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It sounds as if you don't imagine yourself in this sitch indefinitely.


Nope, and W has been made aware of this.

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At any rate, I'm full of admiration for you.


You know, at a time when W offers very few WOA this always is nice to hear! Thanks Wendy, and continued best wishes to you and your family.


M: A really long time.
Crisis: 5 years.
She's still worth it.

Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose. -Viktor Frankl