Thanks sandi2,

You are absolutely right, she was (& is spoilt). To be fair though, I always knew that and accepted that as part of the package, so I can't blame her for it.

Despite this, she did do by far the bulk of the housework. I was working very long hours, but, to be fair, could have done more around the house.

I have no doubt though that she does not feel love for me at the moment. Her heart is closed right now and I am nowhere near that. The question is going to be if I can open it again. I don't have the answer to that question, but her eyes are not showing any warmth towards me at all!

I still don't think she's going to take the kids and run. For alot of reasons, but, not least of which, she can't support herself or them without me as she doesn't work and couldn't get a job in her country earning much more than minimum wage. Her parents are both retired and don't have much.

Please keep the comments coming as they really help me with perspective which is difficult to see from within the roller coaster!


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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