It sounds like your primary desire is to get out of limbo, not save your marriage. Is that correct?

If your primary desire is to save your marriage, then I wouldn't worry about the money. Paying rent but having him in the home seems better than paying rent but having him out of the home.


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