Good info guys. I guess I left out some key points that may change some opinions. I have not been begging, I have been giving space for the most part. I have become the best father I have ever been (was not a bad one to begin with), I have lost about 25 lbs (partially working out, partially diet), and have reconnected with some old friends. I have minimized a lot of communication with family members that have been a source of connection for a long time. Since we are living apart its hard for her to see/know all of the above mentioned items but she has caught on enough to see the majority of this. So, other than 100% detaching, which is impossible since we have our son, the commincation has been pretty minimal. At the end of the day, her reaching out to me out of the blue the other night just wanting to get dinner tells me she is not 100% done with this marriage and then to spend 5 hours with me last night further validates that. On the other hand, her dating this OM may end up sealing the fate based on MY decision. Last, it seems the majority of this online community is about detaching and doing what is right for YOU. Honestly guys, that is what got me here in the first place is being selfish and not being attentive to her needs, wants, desires. Wouldn't more selfish behavior further validate her feelings for leaving in the first place? I know if sounds counter-intuitive and there is no magic formula for every situation but it almost seems like the old adage: treat a woman bad and act like you dont like her and she will like you more. What am I missing here?
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So she can continue to sell OM and have you as plan B.
possibly, but at this point and with less than three weeks from the divorce going down (which no, I dont want), I will take my chances, put my ego aside and treat her with dignity and respect. I wont chase, but a complete detachment will NOT work with this woman at this point. I think we are too close. She is in a fog right now but I think slowly coming out of it.
Last edited by Cadet; 03/29/1711:55 AM. Reason: Combine posts
Me: 38 Her: 33 Bomb: 1/6/2017 Separated: 1/10/17 Together: 16 Years Son 12 Years Old She and Son still at the house Divorce Filed/Retracted Multiple Times Divorce: scheduled to be final 6/20/17