Kiro- We all want all our unanswered question to be answered. We would all know the mindset of our spouse and what they are thinking. They may choose to take this time to run from us but they will never be able to run away from themselves. They may or may not confront the skeletons in the closet. I too have a W that has had very little contact with my S. In my sitch I equate that to a slow and painful death. To help me understand Cadet put it this way.

Have you ever come across a wounded animal at the side of the road?

When you approached it and tried to help. it snarled at you.

Maybe it was your dog that loved you its whole life.
But now it was hurting so bad that it just snarled,
leave me alone.
Do not touch me.

OK - That is your wife.


My response was.

Cadet you put an interesting spin on this topic- are you suggesting my W is wounded and only has the capacity for survival?

I hope this helps you to understand or even give you a different perspective. Blessings!


M51 w50
T-20Yrs M-16Yrs
S15- mad at W for not trying and giving up
1 Awesum dog
BD 10/31/17
separate rooms 02/08/18
wife moved out 05/17/18