Thank you for the post Sandi!

I can see myself and my W in many of your situations that you describe. I am the LBH who reads into and analyzes everything, "ooo she was nice to me today!" "what does that mean?" "ugh she was mean today, what does that mean?"

In my own situation I am doing my best to detach and set boundaries. Since we are living under different roofs, how do I know if cutting off all contact with W is the most appropriate thing to do? Currently in my boundaries, I will answer texts if they are about the kids. If not I will answer some but not all. Also, with phone calls I will answer some calls but will ignore others. Is this the right thing to do? After all if she is being is becoming remorseful and wants to reconcile, how would I know if I completely cut off all communication?

Wedding rings?? She took hers off at least a month ago, I still wear mine? I took hers back when I discovered the A, which enraged her. Should I be or no?


Me 41
W 33
M 2013
Suspect A 11/15
Confirm A 1/16
She moved out 2/14/16
Stepson 13
Stepson 16