Gordie, I want to say it's scenario two. I could also be in my own fog though. The reason I want to say it's scenario two is because he always has my best interest at heart (besides him dating of course). He takes care of everything financial that might come up unexpectedly. He is not rich and has his own money issues with living separate from me but he makes sure I don't go in debt and that I'm taken care of. He also takes care of things around the home if I mention that something is broken. I do not ask him for anything, but if I ever bring up something in conversation before I know it it's taken care of. I also know that his love language is acts of service. When he found out I was having minor surgery he took off of work to come and be with me. It was very minor surgery but he wanted to be there. Which of course made my heart melt.
He has told me so many times during our separation that I'm the best woman he's every known and no one will ever be better but that he just can't do the arguing anymore.
M-49 H-52 D-21 D-20 D-17 Married 20 years Separated - Since 01/2014