Hopeful_Husband, been reading your posts and we can change our names, your wife acts just like mine, new love, exciting, fresh, in love, its all b/s, it will get old. but they have to figure it out on there own, i try to see my children as much as i can, but what kills me is that her OM probably see's them more than i do. nothing you can do, just work on your self and your children, my prayer will go out to you, everyone here knows how you feel. be strong for your self and your children, and don't let her step on you anymore, i think it make them feel better, i just started say NO to her, i won't be her punching bag anymore, if she has to, or needs to complain and bitch, i don't want to her it anymore. tell it to the OM. i'll also stay open to reconciliation as long as I can. its in god's hands. just be good to yourself and i wish you luck and happiness