I think all of us are in this depression boat together. The question is will we stay in the boat, slip over the side and swim to shore, or slip over the side and drown, or be rescued. That is the question we each need to answer.
Our choice, right, LT? I truly believe if we properly apply the DB plan of Detach, GAL, PMA, and most importantly... find our own Meaning and Purpose in life, then we'll be good in ANY situation.
We are not "waiting" for any specific relationship with our spouse. (or anyone else for that matter)
It takes time to get there, but I believe we need to feel 100% content and confident on our own. (even while our marriages are in limbo) Let's all work on that.
M: A really long time. Crisis: 5 years. She's still worth it.
Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose. -Viktor Frankl