I understand and tried he same things. The sooner you just act like she is gone the better. I went through a rough patch when she left. I could have prepared better for it by not trying to make the best of times while we were still living together.

M 37
W 34

T 12
M 8
D 7
S 4

Need break 4/12/15
W no ring 7/7/15

Separate room 4/12/15
Separate living suggested 8/15
W moved out 11/1/15