Wife having emotional affair 5

[MrBond]

"She is the one to bring up counseling. For her self and us."

Not enough. You have to be sure she actually makes the appointment. Only then can there be Piecing. I would suggest that you give her some suggestions of great programs you've heard about - DBing, Retrouvaille, Joe Beam, etc., give her the contacts and see what she does with them.

If she makes the appointments herself, then it's a step in the right direction.

I will also give you a warning. EVERY couple that tries Piecing will go through several false starts. Sometimes the WAS can't get away from the addiction of the OP, sometimes either the WAS or LBS will quit because they can't get rid of the resentments they've had towards one another, sometimes they just feel too much damage is done.

But there is always the most hurt before the storm breaks and a new day emerges. Weather it out together and you'll get through it alright.