Hi JHopeful, a reminder to tell us more about your "goof up" and the original reason for the separation. If you're willing to share--I realize being open isn't always easy even on an anonymous Internet forum--these may be ripe with potential 180s to save your marriage and improve how you relate to others.
Originally Posted by Joe
I literally just found my marriage keepsakes while cleaning out a box last night. It's been about 3 years now. I tossed it all in the trash.
Mine's been in a box in the garage for 10yrs. Someday! I have bigger boxes to clear out first. (: