Every time she does this I hear “When you engage, you lose.” It’s some of the best advice I’ve gotten!
Every wise man once said that lol.
Originally Posted by DW17
The biggest change the past few weeks has been my reactions to her behavior. I’m not sure if I don’t care anymore or what, but I feel indifferent to her even being in the house.
My guess is you are coming out of the denial stage.
Originally Posted by DW17
Our 18th anniversary was yesterday and I didn’t even really care. I actually forgot about it until the afternoon. W didn’t mention it until the evening when she jokingly asked if I was going to buy her flowers and I just said no and continued with what I was doing.
I would have said no but I bought myself a new shirt.
Originally Posted by DW17
It’s weird. Reflecting on things now, it’s kind of sad.
It will be sad for a long time DW but you will feel it and move on.
Originally Posted by DW17
I’m not sure if my feelings are a good thing or a bad thing, but things just seem more peaceful when W isn’t around.
It's a great thing and will only be better once she moves out.
Originally Posted by DW17
Much different from a few months ago when I couldn’t even sleep when she was gone. Is this how detachment feels, or am I starting to give up?
You are starting to detach and accept what is happening. She will not like it and try to bait you back in.. Stay strong.
