I am struggling with the difference myself. I am proceeding to be friendly, but no texting her or no calling her. Very limited contact. She has texted me or called just about everyday for a week since S. I take some calls, I let some go. If it's important, she can leave a message. I answer most texts with basic short and sweets.
My detachment is getting better. The first week is gonna suck like you have never felt. But, and its a big but, it does get better.
On the advice of others and by my own choice I rearranged some furniture, closets, dressers, etc. I am trying to proceed like M is already over. I hope that it's not, but it helps me detach. Just remembering that your W is not the gal you married.(at this particular time). She may return, but there will be lots of work to do on LBH part.
I am no expert, just a short timer trying to help anyway I can.
WW wife is actively in EA or PA. WAW is just tired and done with M. But I believe that they all have some wayward tendencies or they wouldnt walk out on their families.
Fight the good fight no matter the quality of your opponent.
Me-50 WAW-45 S13 Married 24 years Bomb 1-Jan.2008 Disc. EA She came back for 8 years Bomb 2-Jan-2016 Separation 3-12-2016