A New Chapter

[Painter]

I'm starting to get used to H's curt communications. I guess he just needs his time. I spend too much time thinking about him - but then again, it's probably the most important thing going on in my life right now, so I can't expect to be able to push it completely out of my mind. If a family member was in hospital, I'd be fretting about that, too.

H's statement about the separation was: 'I need space to find out how I feel.' That's all he's really said.

I started wondering about this whole separation agreement - it seems so geared towards divorce. It's a complete property settlement agreement and I'm signing the house and everything else over to him. Wouldn't it be more natural to do that if we decide to go through with a D? What do people do if they decide to not D? Go through all of this again to reverse it - change deeds, titles, etc.?

Also found out the interesting twist (which is specific to our state) that a separation agreement does not give the parties freedom to have other relationships. Until the D is final, it's still considered adultery and a misdemeanor, and could impact alimony payments!