Hi Rose 888, Thanks for your input on my post. Mostly the answer about the house vs guest house is that I love the guest house - it's a long story but it's just adorable and cozy and I think it would be healing. I definitely do not want to 'rip the bandaid off' yet. It's only been 3 weeks since he left! Haven't even seen each other in person and only contact via a few emails to deal with some money logistics. Today was the first time he said 'hope you are well' which at first I thought was a step in the right DB direction, but later felt angry...I'm sure he does hope I am so he doesn't have to feel guilty...but he really has no idea how I am. All he knows is that I have said absolutely nothing related to our fight or marriage or future in an email at any time since he left. felt really sad today, like how the heck did we get to this point? I need to work on my patience tomorrow, it's early days. I will check your posts in next couple days so I know your story. thanks for your thoughts.