Thanks, blu. And feel free to come shake some sense into him. I wish I could.

More and more, I think we're dealing with a MLC. Lucky us.

You're right--my confidence has taken a beating, and there is a tendency to cling too tightly out of fear.

My IC has given me some ideas for dealing with the fear.

I've thought about a physical separation, but I worry about it's effect on the kids.

Right now, H is on a business trip through Sunday, so we get some space.

The night before he left, we started watching Orange Is the New Black. It was a nice way for us to interact (we comment on shows as we watch) without tension. We used to watch shows together before the most recent bout of depression, so it felt normal.

I'm also continuing with GAL and working on stopping some clingy/pursuing behaviors.


Me: 44
H: 44
Kids: 20, 16, 16, and 10
Together/Married: 22 years
H announced he was emotionally detached and considering D: 4/4/16
H announced he is going to try to stay and reconnect: 5/1/16