Thanks for sharing your viewpoint. I will ponder on it, but I am sure that isn't the situation with my W. In our early years she was very proactive in the effort to have a good R. Now she is proactive in parenting and active in promoting the family.

She has "just" fallen out of love and probably doesn't believe that can change. She has classic signs of depression. I think she is doing the best she can.

Maybe she won't ever change, but currently she is a pale shallow version of herself. I am sure she will improve. Whether she will want to reconnect or not is another question. I am willing to give it some more time to answer that but am well aware I couldmove on before she can. Until then I will do what I can.

I am open to hearing any views on my situation and my approach even/especially those that are contrary to mine.

Best wishes


R 25 years
M 14 years
S11 & S13
Working on it alone since Oct 2014
M in trouble a lot earlier (~2 years)
Feb 2016. 1st R chat in a yr.
Next R chat Aug'17
Still together