Mozza, welcome. Glad you found us! Sorry you had to find us.
Find Sandi's 37 rules if you haven't already and read them daily/often.
"During the separation talks, she told me she didn't know I loved her this much. I'm concerned that keeping her at arm's length will only confirm her decision to go. For a LBS, are there circumstances where you're supposed to open your heart more and show your true feelings?"
I seriously doubt she didn't know before but I guarantee she knows now. No reason to keep telling her. I know it sounds counter-intuitive, and I struggle with it my damn self, but keep it up.
You are on moderation so your posts don't show up in real time. Post a lot in small bits to help get you off mod quicker. So be patient if the replies don't come flowing in like you'd want.
Wonka, MrBond, Sandi2, Starsky, just to name a few are your best allies. Listen/read carefully what they have to say and think about it before you reply.
Hang in there, help is on the way.
Me 47 - W 35 M 9 - T 10 2 Daughters - 7 & 9 Discovery of EA- 8/4/14 S - 8/5/15 D mentioned - 9/11/14 R & Piecing - 3/17/15 Regard one another as more important than yourselves. - Philippians 2:3