Originally Posted by Maturin
As a refresher: my W has behaved in a wayward way for 3 years and finally confessed to a brief 3 year old affair in Sept; I asked for a D; we didn't speak much for weeks; she continues to go out but doesn't stay out as late; Friday she came home drunk and said mean things to me about me not being attractive, how she doesn't care if I sleep with other people, etc.
So after 3 years of presenting your best self this is how you are treated. What would you say to your son if you witnessed this behavior from his w for 3 years?

Originally Posted by Maturin
The relationship is clearly unhealthy and my rational brain knows it cannot continue, but the fear of loss is still there.
This fear of loss is going to be there until you face it.