Hey there. Get used to the ups and downs or "rollercoaster." There will be more.
I too was married 25 years (officially 26) and did everything for her.
Detaching is the hardest part I think. Like Yoda says, "You must train yourself to let go of everything you are afraid to lose."
My XW even told me once "We can be together someday....just not right now."
WTF right?
The sooner you let go, the better you'll be. I was "stuck" for a very long time. I know it's not easy, but LET HER GO. Letting her go is really the only way to possibly get her back...if that's what you want.
Just my two cents.
Tad
Currently: M 56 XW 57 Sons 38,33,31,29
The Sitch: Married 26 years EA w/ OM 9/10 Bomb 10/10 (5 weeks after 25th anniversary) Sep 12/10 She wants D 1/11 W files 5/11 D final 10/11 XW marries OM 6/13