Gabriel: You seem to have this whole DB'ing protocol down to a science. I am envious. I do have one question: how do you detach in a way that allows your wife her space and does not allow her to believe that you are ready to not be in her life anymore? I am so afraid that if he sees me "moving on" "getting a life" he will say, See, she doesn't really need me. She can get along just fine without me." I know I could eventually build a life of my own, I just don't want to. I love him and what we have/had. I do not want to give up on him or us. Please explain. Thanks for your time. M