Logically, I know those things. I know. Stop snooping, step back, give space, reflect on what he's doing so I can decide if I am willing to wait it out, and (most importantly) work on myself so I come out of this stronger.

It is so much easier to say that than to do it. This morning I was all "who cares, it's not important, it won't last, let him go, give him space, don't worry about it." Now I am feeling that broken feeling again.

Last night I did a lot of reading about MLC and how to relate/communicate/treat yourself/treat your spouse. It was funny because I read it and digested it just this morning at work. He is slowly fitting into more and more of the characteristics of a MLC spouse. I am starting to truly see it with open eyes.

He has started leaving the car seats out of his van now. He took the kids to lunch with his parents this afternoon and removed the seats as soon as he got back home. Just more of him hiding his true life from his friends. No ring, no seats....what wife and kids?


Me: 33 / H: 36
M: 10y / T: 14y
3 kids
BD: 2/22/14
Live in separation 3/8/14
H consult lawyer, says filing asap 4/24/14
H moved out 4/25/14
2nd time around. 1st separation 4y ago lasted a month