Paul, I think it is great that you are thinking about this from all sides, but I had to mention this:
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I have to admit that I wanted to save this M with the conditions that she was able to come back and build a new life with me based on MY idea of a good life (affection, intimacy, acceptance). I'm forcing my views into this and trying o mold W into something she isn't. all the while complaining that I am unhappy with the status quo and want change.
In theory this is true, but I just wanted to point out that wanting affection, acceptance and intimacy in a M is not unreasonable. I hope that if your W doesn't come around, you will find that from someone else. Everyone deserves that.
thanks M I agree
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