I am holding out hope for her to return to the marriage, and like you, do not want the old one. It was falling apart, I know that now. Knew it then too, but hard to make a change sometimes. However, we are barreling towards divorce. Packing up the house, splitting assets, and separating our lives all around the holidays. And that all but snuffs out any glimmer of hope that I have.
She has cut her parents out of her life. More so than ever. And that's terribly sad. It's an end of innocence in our families.
Getting close to the 6 month mark, and I go back and forth on what I want. I see it all as terribly selfish and cruel, yet, I know MLC is tough on a person. I worry that meeting to catch up, will cause me to not be able to detach completely.
The goal in coming to DB was to save the marriage. Still is. However, I feel as if I've tried everything except rushing in like a bull and blowing up, and nothing has worked. I've made improvements in myself, and taken a step back on a few other things. Still lots to do.
Me - Mid 40's W - Mid 40's Married 20 No kids BD - 7/2015 ILYB... Moved out 2 days later Suspect EA