Hi Melissag...One thing I learned about this detachment topic came from a very good book called Passionate Marriage by David Schnarch. he uses the term differentiated. this describes the process of becoming more of one's self while maintaining proximity to your intimate partner. Tricky balance.
me: 47, W:49 M 16.5 years T 17 years Three kids - D17,D14, S13 Heart 2 heart about M 11/8/13 Bomb drop 11/29/13 W moved out 12/5/13 I Retained L 2/20/14 D filed 3/17/14