Wise words, T - hadn't thought about the 'well I've filed so it's not really adultery' game!
My gut says - for what it's worth - that it is about avoiding reality and I think he might just be seeing what a truly horrible mess he's made for himself. (Not sure he gives a stuff about me though!) I guess when they literally run away and won't talk at all, it is easier for them to live in fantasy land isn't it? When your H filed, that was the first time? Did he ever say why he was resistant to getting on with stuff?
Hey ho, I guess you're right - was just hoping someone would be smarter than me and have a cunning plan that worked for them!
Me: 53 H:38 T:20 M:14 BD ILYB etc 10/15, H diagnosed severe depression S 1/16 PA 4/16 H filed 1/17