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What should I do, wait in house or out the house

Hello everyone I'm back. Quick recap, I had an affair inwhich my wife found out in Nov07 and she had one in 2000. It's been 5 months and her response is still "she doesn't know if she wants a divorce, a separation and wants to work on herself" I Pseudo moved out in March08, sis's place and I was running back and forth to see the kids in addition to her asking me to come back. Now that I'm back and we're still in same unresolved, I'm getting frustrated and impatient. I'm not sure if she's trying to get her ducks in order, ie kids get out of school will be less hectic for her, we have 3 children 1,3 & 9, get to her desired weight level, she's been working out and shopping a lot or get this new high paying position that she applied to OR if she's really confused.. but after 5 months I would think you would know if you "want the marriage or not" I'm not saying it will not be a LONG difficult process but you should atleast no one way or another. I've tenative starting looking for a place.. Oh.. also when I'm out some times, she'll ask what time am I coming home, where was I etc but again, I'm not sure if this is sincere or an act just to keep me close until her plan, if she has one pans out... Women help me out. I'm not trying to be judgmental but it seems some womin can hide their emotions and have a diff agenda but pretend like everything is OK. Whistling, laughin, cooking dinner but still thinking else. Right now I chose to sleep in the spare bedroom b/c I can not sleep next to her fully knowing per her comment "she's physically and emotionally disconnected from me" Not sure how so, if she occassionally calls and check up on me or when we were in the bed, she'll hug me and let me hug/touch her. I dont know if she wants to continue teaching me a HARD LESSON or if something DRASTIC has to happen, ie me move out for real, to get a more definitive response one way or the other...

All sugg/advice welcomed!!

by Decision   9 Posts 
Posted on 4/4/2008 3:46 PM
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First you need to decide what YOU want.  Then you need to tell her and find out if that is compatible with what she wants.  If she doesn't know, you need to decide together how long she needs.  I disagree completely with Flyby's comment.  Children are not relationship glue.  What are they learning watching Mom and Dad going through the motions without any loving actions?  I'm struggling in a similar situation and the last thing I want or need is a guilt trip about how we must stay together for the kids.  I just completely disagree.  You'll find studies supporting or decrying divorce's effects on kids.  You choose to believe what you already believe.

Good luck.
by paradox   29 Posts
Posted on 4/10/2008 6:45 PM
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Children first, nothing else has to be said. Sleep in the spare bedroom, garage or in the out house, but be there for your kids. Do not leave...try counselling, talking to your pastor...but don't leave. Nothing good comes easy...and you don't want some other person raising your children...do you?
by Flyby   34 Posts
Posted on 4/8/2008 12:27 AM
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I think that if you want the marriage to work you will give her the time that she needs.  After all it was you who had the affair.    It takes time to heal from  your spouse cheating.  It is not going to become so to speak normal again for awhile.  Have you talked to her about your concerns?  I suggest that you sit down and dicuss all the issues at hand.  If you force her to make a decision too soon you may not like the dicision she makes.
by Clueless   7 Posts
Posted on 4/7/2008 9:52 PM
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She needs to make a decision. If she can't then it is best for you to move out and file for seperation. Could be that she is playing you ...could be she is doing the weight loss - job thing to move on but just doesn't want to fill you in? People tend to play games with other peoples lives. It is very sad but true!
I agree with Barkley and Tato, if she needs to find herself then she needs some space BUT there are things that you need to work on together..My guess is that since you both had an affair that neither of  you are happy in the relationship for some reason or another. Maybe filing for seperation will force her to a decision , one way or the other.
by mtnvly   2291 Posts
Posted on 4/4/2008 8:34 PM
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Barkley is right... it is OK to take some time for yourself... and find yourself... but the goal should be the team... if you both want to get back on your marriage... Counselling is always a good idea... and find out what you really want... and what she wants as well... you would be surprised... sometimes it might be the same things!!!!! Good luck.
by Tato   417 Posts
Posted on 4/4/2008 8:07 PM
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It sounds to me that you two are just "going through the motions"  that you hearts are not really into it.  If you are really working on your marriage why are you going out without her.  You should be "dating" her again, make her fel special, with dinner and fun Saturday nights out.  Remind her why you two fell in love in the first place.  Are you two seeking counseling to work on this?  You need to spend more quality time together with and without the kids.  Do not lead seperate lives while together this will be so hard to gain the trust back in your relationship.
Hang in there and let her know you still love her.
by Barkley   912 Posts
Posted on 4/4/2008 6:07 PM
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