Ok, then. Please note that I am not a vet which means I am in a similar situation to yours and therefore NO EXPERT. I can make suggestions but frankly, I'm in a mess myself so I can only tell you what the DB book says but beyond that, wait for a vet to weigh in.

GAL, try to detach (this is so much harder than it seems but it is possible), be a good dad, don't pursue, don't fight, don't fight the D, don't call to "see how she's doing" or text outside of child business. Go make friends, call old friends, take a class, find a favorite happy hour with a buddy, read a GREAT book, start a collection, follow your interests. THIS will help you seem busy, mysterious and like you're moving on... because YOU ARE MOVING ON. Fill your mind with things Un-WIFE. Hard. Yes. Impossible... seemingly so... but not really. Post, pray/meditate, take care of yourself, GAL and don't pursue.

She may express confusion, shock, even interest... just keep on doing what you're doing. It takes time. Lots of time.

Hang in there.


M: 37 H: 36
M: 13 T: 18
D: 7
Bomb: 6/30/14
Separation: 8/11/14

Be strong enough to let go and wise enough to wait for what you deserve.