Well,
You wanted "the talk" and you got it.
This stuff is tough and not quick at all and you are in "Fix it mode" - That wont work.

So why now? is there the possibility of someone else?

Either way- There is no quick fix. Use this time to focus on you- create some personal goals to work on. You will need to do this so that you can see some progress being made during the long negative period ahead.

TRUST ME- You have three possible outcomes
1. you work on yourself to such a point that ,in time, your wife notices LASTING change and you form a much better marriage

2. You work on yourself and the marriage is still dissolved but you are in a much better place mentally and physically then during your marriage that your children will benefit and you will be far more attractive for future relationships.

3. you get bitter, angry and nasty and find yourself in a financial and emotional mess that will take a very long time to recover from.

PLEASE REMEMBER- ITS NOT ABOUT RIGHT NOW- ITS ABOUT THE FUTURE FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR CHILDREN!

Take care of yourself and stay strong


ME 38 W 37
T18 M5
D3
BD 1/7/13
PA Conf 2/11/13- Ongoing
2nd simultaneous affair Confirmed 4/19/13
W gets APT and begins transition out 5/29/13
First mediation appt 12/19/13