Thank you all for the kinds replies.

So, will try to answer some of them, last first:

My kids and I are US citizens as well (all dual citizens) and my W is on a Green Card. I have learnt some of the legal aspects and could use them, but I really don't want to and I also know that if I do use them, my marriage is definitely over.

I tried to calm the situation last night. We went out for dinner as a family (without her mother), which I thought would be nice, though my wife sat there with a face like thunder and barely spoke all through the meal.

During the meal, I brought up trying to find a compromise with her. I offered that her parents come for 2.5 weeks instead of 5 and that we go to Disneyland (which had been previously arranged) without them for a few days in that.

She replied that she didn't think she wanted them in the house now at that time.

So, no real resolution.

But, yes, you guys are correct, I really don't want a house full of people against me so soon into this.

Right now, I'm just trying to get through to Monday evening when my W and her M and the baby fly. Just holding on tight as the atmosphere here is brutal.

My W keeps asking the kids what they think about her leaving for a few weeks and gets very upset when they reply "great" "fine", etc.

It's just so tough for me having her look at me with such disgust. But, am holding myself tough and trying to get out to the gym to get some breathing space as much as I can.

Still worried that I am handling this wrong.


Me: 47 Wife: 39
Together: 20 yrs Married: 16 yrs
S:9, S:7, D:5, D:1
BD: 7/4/2017
Separation (though living in the same house) 7/20/2017
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