I know I will not be fuming at her, but how do you show sadness and loss in a dignified way? I know I don't want her to get the idea that I cannot go on without her or give her the impression that I am needy.

How about saying something like

"I am just so saddened and disappointed at our situation. We have so many great connections between us, I will be sad to see them go. This reconciliation process has been painful and difficult and has shown me areas in my life where I need to improve, regardless of the outcome."


M:34 XW:34
Together: 10y
Living: 9y
Married: 7y
Son:6 Son:4
Separated: 12/28/13
Piecing: 5/2/14
Separated 2nd: 10/16/14
W filed, but pulled it: 11/5/14
papers served: 1/27/15
D final: 3/6/15