If you truly want this to work out, rule #1 - DO NOT LISTEN TO YOUR FRIENDS outside of this forum or other forums that understand MLC. How can you possibly win your W back by being mean, setting expectations that she is not ready to meet or be demanding and in her eyes controlling. Your W is still very scared and wants to be sure, so slow and steady is the answer. What is your rush now?
It is really unfortunate but a lot of people really do not understand MLC and some do not believe there is such a thing.
If you haven't ever done it before, read all you can on MLC and definitely check out others in the Piecing forum. There is some great info in the MLC Forum. You got some good advice from 25yrsmlc and there is so much more advice you will get from others from the Piecing forum who have gone through what you did.
Like 25yrsmlc said, many of us here would love to have the opportunity that has been given to you.
Me: 49 - S22 & S26 H: 41 - No kids M: 10/00 Bomb New Year's Day 2006 H living w OW 01/07; have baby 12/07 D final 07/07 Thread #9 - Hope Lives On