N, you were depressed now your w is depressed. Read HaWho on mid life crisis as she is going through the same. I too have a long m with a w who feels empty inside and acts like she wants d but also wants to do family activities. It is confusing and frustrating and soul crushing. It seems like you already know a lot about what you need to do. Questions: what are you going to gal separate from w? How are you demonstrating you aren't the same guy who drove her away? Was your w religious and a sahm? Does she feel trapped in that role/does she have an identity and purpose outside the family? Also remember, a frustrated and angry guy is not an attractive one.


Gordie 40s W 40s M20+ kids
2016 BD W fantasy affair w OM1 I do everything wrong
2017 I start to DB W says TLTL files for D PA w OM2
2018 I do LRT W drops filing and OM2 situation slowly improving