My story

[EyeTie]

So it's been a while since I was last here, I figured I would give you guys an update so here we go.

Our house officially hits the market July 1st. I moved out a month or so ago, it was just too depressing to be there. I have a cool new place, right on a lake, my kids are sharing a room (it's only a 2 bedroom) but it works for now.

The WW is still out doing her thing. We go out to lunch probably every other week. We also try to do stuff as a "family" every so often as well. I can tell that she is second thinking things, often when we are out she initiates hand holding, rubs my shoulders, compliments, etc. All of this goes with a "thanks" and that's about it. Over the last 6 months I went from doing everything I could think of to save my marriage to excited about my future. I am realizing that my wife is not the person I wanted to spend the rest of my life with, not now anyway. And I think she is realizing that things were not as bad as she made them out to be.

I just want those who are new here to know that it does get better, but you have to make the steps to make it so. I love life again, probably more than I have in years. I love being able to meet new people, getting my confidence back was a bit of an experience but it's here and going strong. I am dating (nothing serious with anyone) and even that has been fun.

The first steps people is to GAL. At first it's to show your spouse that you can change, that you can do things out of your comfort zone, but it quickly helps yourself realize that you CAN survive. I have faith in you all, don't lose hope people!