Midlife crisis husband and separation part 2

[AlisonUK]

That's good, Dilly. Perhaps instead of looking at it as crumbs, you could see it as a possible change? You let him see you very vulnerable and asked him for help. And he thought about it and offered you what he could. He isn't running away. Are you distancing, by not replying?

Good luck with your deadline. I have a couple myself and though I am feeling okay today, I am behind too and finding it difficult to focus. I hate obsessing about my marriage, but my mind seems to go there before it goes anywhere else.

Edited to add: and notice this - he is leaving work to come and spend time with you. That sounds pretty huge to me. I guess you don't want to overwhelm him, but it sounds like he is putting you before his need to work and that's a step forward.