Had my first DB coaching session yesterday. She (the coach) definitely advised a softer, warmer approach than the anti-cake-eating, tough love approach we hear in the forum.

In fact, she said doing an in-house-separation is better than being physically separated. Quite a different message then the old, "there is no path to reconciliation through in-house separation." Her philosophy is that a solid friendship is the foundation of a good marriage.

I think I talked to much and we ran way over, but she was gracious about it. I did ask for and get advice about issues that are very specific to my situation, stuff that I haven't been comfortable airing here, so that was good. At this point, I feel I have nothing left to lose. So I'm going to go w/ 100% w/ the advice given by my coach, and see what works....


Me: 50, MLC/WW 45
Young kids
Nov 2015: BD1
Apr 2016: BD2
Jan 2017: W filed
Feb 2017: D final