Mamabear,

Anyway to get to my question; my husband did not move out (kids and finances probably prevented that), we still share the same bedroom (as roommates), he started wearing his wedding ring again a couple of weeks ago and as long as I don't bring up our relationship we get along fantastic. But...I cannot live without intimacy or affection. The only thing I get from him is a hug on his way to work. If he went from ILYBINILWY to wearing his wedding ring in a couple of weeks, you're getting along well and getting hugs, I'd say keep doing what you're doing for a bit longer, set some goals and see what happens.

But...I cannot live without intimacy or affection. This sounds like me! Can you look at it this way for the next month? You CAN live without intimacy or affection, because you HAVE been and until he's willing to do those things again, the choices are limited. So, it sucks, I know! It hurts! But, if he's making baby steps more might be gained by seeing what happens in the next month than by pushing the issue. I've learned the hard way!

If you can afford the phone consult, I say "why not"? Every post I've read from someone that's done that has been positive and helpful.

Hope this helps in some way, but I'm no expert so surf the BB and see what's worked for others too. When in doubt, do nothing Hang in there!

Sheila