I've noticed the strangest thing. For a little while since I've really started distancing, H was using the silliest conversation starters to get me talking, and then he got quiet and a little confused looking when I got better at it and ended calls without caving and chatting with him. Now he's doing the same thing I am back at me. It's like he mirrors me with my own ways of distancing but at the same time looks bummed. I don't know if this is a typical reaction but it's kind of amusing. It's like he's acting like a teen or toddler. But at the same time he tells me that HE can call ME so our son can say goodnight instead of me calling him. (confused face here) LOL!

On another note, my therapist says the ups and downs are normal but they still hurt. Yes they do. Today is a low day but I've been busy distracting myself by watching a movie, writing a short story, working, cleaning, etc.


Together for 13 years, married for 8.
H is 46
I'm 40
S is 6
Bombdrop in April 2018
Still in limbo as of 2019