PL, I know that you want my marriage to be saved, just as we all want all marriages on this board to be saved.

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I think in general the LBS gives up too soon. It seems alot of these affairs peeter out in 2 years.




Well, I'm not filing so that I can hook up with someone else, so I'm not really closing any doors. In a way, I think that a divorce could actually better pave the way for a future relationship, because the past would be past.
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I am just wondering how you have identified the difference between impatience, frustration and being "fed up" with the sitch, with being truly complete and at peace about it. I just know that sometimes people justify their choices to seek relief from pain.




Well, it's based on a changed perception of her. If and when the A ends, I no longer think that she will want to change and return to the marriage. I think she will then look for something else to fill the void in her life.

I just don't see any real point in waiting, other than the fact that I will be better off financially in another month or two. Also, what can it hurt? In fact, my finances may actually cause me to hold off for a few more weeks. I'm going to cancel my appointment for today.


The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth." (Psalm 145:18)