My wife and I separated 6 months ago. It was due to a long time of broken down communication between us. She is the one who decided to leave. We have been married 7 years and together for 11. The breakdown in communication happen because of life changes like focusing on work and pursuing more education. We just lost sight of the marriage. Well i know at least I lost sight of them due to pursuing advancements at work and with my education. There has been no infidelity between us. We have no children. She has moved into her own place up the street. I am living in the home with our two pets. During the past six months, we have had some positives like changing directions with careers and prioritizing goals for ourselves. Other than that there has been no progress. The setbacks by far outweigh the progress.
I do love my wife very much and want this to work out. I know we can do it because we are both amazing people. I have attempted to keep communication between us positive. She has gotten to the point where she is broken down emotionally. I see her friends out and they tell me she loves me and I need to talk to her. I am so confused because now she is telling me she needs space. I am fine with giving her that space and time. Since we are married I don't feel like an extended no contact is appropriate. Extended being months of no contact. Currently we are no contact, and i plan on giving it a few weeks.
I have been working on myself both physically and emotionally. Reading and exercising. Any advice or guidance would be appreciated.
