I didn't realize when my H said "I need space" what it meant. He seemed so depressed and we were already living apart. I honestly just thought that he was needing time to think about things. It sure didn't take me long to figure it out though! I knew within a week as well. Heartbreaking! I feel for your coworker and what we ALL know she's going through right now.
M:45 H:48 M:11 No kids BD:Sept'15 EA:Confirmed 1wk later PA: Oct'15 12 '15 2 wk R Just kidding, H wants NC 12 '15 H back w/OW 4 '15 R &still working on it