If you are looking for a father-figure husband and you don’t want to change that, I can’t give you any advice. I have no idea how to have a healthy marriage with that dynamic.

I’m so very sorry about your dad, and I wish you the best of luck.

Me: 44
H: 44
Kids: 20, 16, 16, and 10
Together/Married: 22 years
H announced he was emotionally detached and considering D: 4/4/16
H announced he is going to try to stay and reconnect: 5/1/16