Actually Tim, I think sleeping alone is better than sleeping with someone you can't touch! That's why I'm starting to think that separation would work better. Obviously if it weren't for the kids, then that's what I would suggest to my wife. My emotional swings seem mostly to due now with visual/sensory reminders of what is no more. My mind is not conjuring up much in the way of horrible visions anymore. I know you probably have a different view on this since you went that route before and hated it. Hopefully you'll be able to resist the urge to "jump back in" when she returns and not take all the niceness to heart. This may be a GREAT opportunity for you to demonstrate your changes. She'll expect (yea, SHE gets to expect and we don't) you to really lay in on thick since she's been gone and when you don't... Oh, I forgot...GOOOOOOOOOOOO TIM!!!! (Gotta get my newbie cheerleading in for the day)
So hold tight, get busy and maintain an even approach to her when she gets back. Remember, you're her FRIEND who is happy she did a great job with her test, not her HUSBAND looking to capitalize on her good mood. That's my take. I'm waiting for my W to get home from the "gym" so we can all go to the mall. The kids are asking if the whole family can go somewhere for a change. That hurts.
