Denial of the situation, you can't believe this is happening, thus you can't cope with it. I'd say mostly denial/shock. Until you come to terms that this situation won't be solved while you hold your breath you won't be able to formulate a strategy of how to cope w/it.
Accept that this is a long road and that your H is coming around on his own time, not yours. It is easy to despair when you don't see an end in sight, again, you H shows signs that he is coming around so there is some progress, don't rush it.
Just had to share an excellent line I just read from a man who's trying to come around to his W, thought it could help here:
Quote: ...I'm under this pressure from her, I don't actively make as much effort in the areas I worked to correct. I get upset about all these accusations, there are hard feelings
Be not afraid...I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten Joel2
30something 2kids survivor of S, MLC, A, D I have peace in my heart, at last.