My wife and I have gone through a 4 month separation. Began when my wife told me she wasn't sure that she wanted to be married anymore. Came as a big surprise to me!! I had no clue...we had no problems of infidelity. Communication was a major problem for the both of us...over time we fell out of touch with one another. Stopped talking about what was important. I didn't know what my wife needed, and she had trouble relating what she needed to me. We have gone through much therapy. I have also used Michelle's book to get my life back on track. It has been a difficult road. My wife and I are communicating and starting to love one another as much as we once did. The four month separation was the hardest thing I have ever gone through, but if you think about it, we were actually separated while we were together...emotionally. Good luck my friend...feel free to ask me an other questions you might have.