Kiro - your words ring true and are a great source of comfort - the best thing I can do is distract myself with activities that take my mind away from marriage and relationship issues;
My kids were a great source of fun and humour whilst away. definitely what I needed although the absence of my wife hurt at times; the triggers were seeing other families together.
I want to be around my kids and working abroad would make it impossible. It felt a form of escape when I read the email looking for volunteers but its not practical at the moment.
Its all so painful, but I'm doing ok - thanks guys. Your words are really appreciated.