It’s been about 2 weeks of following the LRT and 180 method. And she is definitely noticing and being nicer. By nice, I mean telling me ‘good night honey’ or asking how I’m feeling. I respond respectfully and happy, but never include the ‘love’, hun’ my love ect… trying to maintain distance.

Today I had workers prep the house for sale, taking care of cosmetic issues and cleaning the clutter. Mid-day she asked me for a hug. I obliged and she started crying; saying she ‘Is trying to do the right thing’. I continued to embrace her for 10 seconds before we broke the embrace.

I maintained my composure, and mentioned nothing. What’s the next step?

I’m into chapter 5 of DR at this point.


Me: 43, W:42
M: 11 years
T: 17 years
Step S:22
Separated: 5/08/10 (came back 8 months later)
Bomb Dropped: 04/12/14

Doing a 180 and Sandi2's rules