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Not sure how to start this......I have just recently found this site, read a lot (this site and the DR book) and have a question on whether or not to try the 180 or the LRT. A little bit of my SITCH....

Many of my W complaints are valid about our M. Although there isn't any EA or PA with either of us (that i know of) I haven't been emotionally supportive, at times demeaning/disrespectful, quick to anger, and not very compassionate in the last many years. I have acknowledged and accepted that i need to attend IC and have done so since the BD.

September of 2016, my W stated we need to see a MC and that moving forward with our M depended on it. I hesitated at first but ultimately made us an appointment. We went to 6 MC sessions before she left the MC session in tears. The MC stated that we should both see IC before attempting MC again. We both agreed to do so. My W went to IC right away. I hesitated, thinking it hasn't helped me in the past. My failure to act i believe forced her hand of the BD.

Since the BD my W stated she needs time and space. I have worked away from home for the last 4 years due to distance so i would normally be gone for four days and three nights most weeks. My W stated if we could maintain status quo with this schedule we could continue cohabitation. The first month and a half since the BD I was doing everything wrong; i.e. pleading, clingy, promises of change, etc. My W has said that she doesn't see a way for our M to work and our M is unhealthy.
I recently accepted a job transfer closer to home which would allow me the ability to go home more. Obviously, this was not good news for her. She said if i planned on being home more someone will have to move out. I decided not to press the issue and told her i would put her needs in front of my own and continue staying at work on the days she requested. I'm finding this to be really difficult but am doing it.

I am having a really hard time.... I know i have to detach, GAL and continue to work on me, for me but i am having a difficult time doing so. When i'm home the SITCH is awkward but somewhat enjoyable. We still do things as a family and at times spend some alone time together (nothing intimate).

I tried to keep this as brief as possible (maybe too brief). So, do i try the 180 or LRT? My W has said she doesn't want to work on anything because she has tried for so many years. In essence while reading DR i felt like she was doing the LRT on me.

Thank you in advance for any input/help...


M: 42 W:39
T:15 M:11
D:19 S:17 D:9
BD: 5/6/17
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Welcome to the board

Sorry you are here but you will meet some wonderful people here and get some great advice.

The first thing you should do is be sure to read the Divorce Remedy (DR) book by MWD
http://www.mcssl.com/store/mwdtc2014/
http://divorcebusting.com/sample_book_chapters.htm

and Michele's articles
http://www.divorcebusting.com/articles.htm

You may be on moderation now, post in small frequent replies and stay on this thread until you reach 100 posts
(for your thread, you can also post on other peoples threads to give support).
Especially on this Newcomers forum, where the posting activity is very active,
and your posts can quickly fall to the bottom of the page or even several pages down.
Keep journaling and asking questions - people will come!
Most important - POST!

Get out and Get a Life (GAL).

DETACH.


Believe none of what he or she says and half of what he/she does.

Have NO EXPECTATIONS.

Take care of yourself, breathe, eat, sleep, exercise.

Take the parts of this advice that you need and don't worry if I have repeated something that you have already done.

Here are a few links to threads that will help you immensely:

I would start with Sandi's Rules
A list of dos and don'ts for the LBS (left behind spouse)
http://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2553072#Post2553072

Going Dark
http://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=50956#Post5095

Detachment thread
http://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2538414#Post2538414

Validation Cheat Sheet: Techniques and tips on how to validate (showing your walk away spouse (WAS) that you recognize and accept his or her opinions as valid, even if you do not agree with them)
http://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2457566#Post2457566

Boundaries Cheat Sheet
http://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2536096#Post2536096

Abbreviations
http://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2553153#Post2553153

For Newcomer LBH with a Wayward Wife by sandi2
http://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2545554#Post2545554

Resource thread
http://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubb...224#Post2578224

Stages of the LBS
http://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1964990&page=1

Validation
http://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=191764#Post191764

Pursuit and Distance
http://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2483574#Post2483574

The Lighthouse Story
http://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2484619#Post2484619

Your H or W is giving you a GIFT.
THE GIFT OF TIME.
USE it wisely.

Knowledge is Power - Sir Francis Bacon


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Originally Posted By: Fof3
Since the BD my W stated she needs time and space. I have worked away from home for the last 4 years due to distance so i would normally be gone for four days and three nights most weeks. My W stated if we could maintain status quo with this schedule we could continue cohabitation.
I recently accepted a job transfer closer to home which would allow me the ability to go home more. Obviously, this was not good news for her. She said if i planned on being home more someone will have to move out. I decided not to press the issue and told her i would put her needs in front of my own and continue staying at work on the days she requested. I'm finding this to be really difficult but am doing it.

We still do things as a family and at times spend some alone time together (nothing intimate).


IDK, If you can spend more time home, i would. It would fit in with the GAL but put the focus on the kids. You said you are spending time together even if awkward. They say don't believe anything they say and only 50% of what they do and i think thats applicable here. Don't push, maybe try and ask her out and court her again if she eventually accepts. She is the one that wants out remember.


Me 51, Wife 44; Married 4; Together 10;
HSD20, XWSD13, XWSS14, XWSS17
Kids Together D4, D1.52
W Moves Out: 03/16/17
W Files : 03/17/17
D Final: 10/23/17
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I disagree. If your wife is asking for time and space give her time and space.

If you don't she will see that you are not listening to her.

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IDK, If you can spend more time home, i would. It would fit in with the GAL but put the focus on the kids. You said you are spending time together even if awkward. They say don't believe anything they say and only 50% of what they do and i think thats applicable here. Don't push, maybe try and ask her out and court her again if she eventually accepts. She is the one that wants out remember.


Thanks for the input @KGuy

I have asked her about why she ignores me during the time I am at work versus when I am at home we do things as a family. She says she is doing it for the kids, which i appreciate. The time we have spent alone has been out of coincidences rather than desire.
I will simply text her "good morning, have a good day" and she won't respond at all. I have asked her to dinner even, but she rejected the offer stating she doesn't have the desire to spend one on one time with me.

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Yeah, i have been. Trying to show her I can put her needs in front of mine.


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Originally Posted By: Fof3
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IDK, If you can spend more time home, i would. It would fit in with the GAL but put the focus on the kids. You said you are spending time together even if awkward. They say don't believe anything they say and only 50% of what they do and i think thats applicable here. Don't push, maybe try and ask her out and court her again if she eventually accepts. She is the one that wants out remember.


Thanks for the input @KGuy

I have asked her about why she ignores me during the time I am at work versus when I am at home we do things as a family. She says she is doing it for the kids, which i appreciate. The time we have spent alone has been out of coincidences rather than desire.
I will simply text her "good morning, have a good day" and she won't respond at all. I have asked her to dinner even, but she rejected the offer stating she doesn't have the desire to spend one on one time with me.


Stop the pursuit immediately! Start planning an exciting life without her. If she wants to join this new life fine. If not, you will be just fine without her!

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So would you agree with the LRT being the correct course of action rather than the 180?


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Fof3,

Start making an exciting life for you and your kids. Join a gym, start running, reconnect with old friends.

Read everything you can get your hands on regarding relationships. Knowledge is power.

Volunteer with your free time.

Make sure when you don't have your kids you are out doing something. Be mysterious.

As far as you are concerned you are going to be just fine without her in your life.

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Thanks for the encouraging words. I will put those ideas to work...


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