Tar...I don't recall how you ended up deciding what live decided. I've been operatin under the 30 day rule. When the day comes that my feelings about something remain consistent for a full month then I trust them. As long as I'm conflicted and my feelings roller coaster, I hold off on actions that are irreversible.
I served my STBX with separation papers. I could've done that months earlier, but I held off for a while for me to feel confident it was what I wanted. I did NOT file divorce. She might. I might down the road. But I was really taking my time.
This is a marathon. I've become OK with limbo. I don't want to date others right now. Why do I need a D finalized? For closure? To send her a message?
I say let go, GAL, move on, act as if you were D, but let her drive the ship. Of course if there are legal reasons that's different.
Good luck!
Me:38 XW:38 T:11 years M:8 years Kids: S14, D11, D7 BD/Move out day: 6/17/14, D final Dec 15