Thanks PP and ILYNOT - I am really proud of my 'new' self. The 'old' me would not have been able to validate in the moment and would have been defensive or just clammed up completely and given in to his wants just so as not to start a fight or make him unhappy because he might decide to divorce me.

I even told him that a few months ago during one of our talks that I am part to blame for the failures in our marriage. For over a year I was afraid to admit any negative feeling I had because he might decide to leave because things weren't "easy" but you decided to leave me anyway so that did't work out. At least I am admitting my faults and am willing to do whatever it takes for each other. A perfect relationship isn't actually perfect at all, it consists of two people who never give up on each other despite the hurt or pain. It is really sad that our spouses are blind to that fact.


Me:33 H:36
T:13 years
M:10 years
S4
Separated 05/15
H Filed 06/15