I was thinking that more than the sadness of losing my significant other - at this point I am mourning the loss of an idealized childhood that I wanted for my kids that is just gone now. Dad will not be there all of the time and mom will struggle and there will be step parents along the line to confuse everything even further. What makes it even more gut wrenching for me is how cheerful and loving they still are around me (bless their heart), despite all of these changes happening all around us.
Don't give up, don't put those sad images in your mind, the best of your relationship is still to come. You will reconcile and your relationship will be stronger than ever. Keep smiling my friend, your response to the situation and more importantly your thoughts are directly influencing the outcome. Your thoughts are real, your wife and your kids can feel them. Change your thoughts and your life will change. What is the most positive and plausible outcome that you can think of?
Last edited by Cadet; 09/13/1606:11 AM. Reason: fix quote
