Totally agree about letting those discussions about OW on the side while piecing, I tried a few times, it was a bad idea, he was still not ready for it. So I stopped. As far he is making the necessary changes so we can rebuild our relationship those talks can wait, I am focusing right now on his behavior. I am also starting to have the impression he realized the full scope of his stupidity and it might be very painful for him to process, I am not trying to find him excuses but just to understand also his side. He needs time to own his actions and their consequences and acknowledge them to others.
Anyway, I am really enjoying how "peaceful" my life is right now in comparison to the past 3 years. Finally I can "Carpe Diem".
Me 52+ WH 57+ Married 20 + Piecing since 2016 (ready to give up...)