Artsy, I've gotten into the same impatient feelings. I don't think there is a set timeframe. My W and I have now surpassed any length of NC time we've previously known in 17 years. So, I can certainly sympathize/empathize with you. Be patient, just keep living your life its changes to you 9not saving the M) that actually becomes the goal. I think, the M saving turns out to be a byproduct almost of saving OURSELVES just my 2 cents
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