Quick update: At the end of my last email, in a moment of weakness, I guess, I wrote: while this is not the route I would choose, I won't stand in the way of your choice. I know I will be happy regardless.
His response: he didn't resist the idea of a financial planner and was said, "thanks for thinking all of this through".
Labug, 25years: did you both get to a separation agreement? I guess I should read up on your threads if they are available.
My heart is beating out of my chest today thinking about these next steps. I keep trying to take deep breaths and calm down but everything feels so tight.