I wouldn't think of it as throwing yourself a pity party. Think of it as letting her experience life as a single person.

It seems to me you are already doing too much,

As it is now, she's going to experience the perks of singleness without the drawbacks. I can't see how that will go well for your M.


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