I posted this in the General Relationship Forum as well but wanted to get another man's perspective on my situation.
I have been married for 17 years to what I feel is my soul mate. Nine years ago I had an EA/PA which only lasted a few months. We went to MC and it was great and we felt like we were living another honeymoon! However, around 2 1/2 years ago I started to notice that my W was becoming emotionally detached. Not only from me but our daughter and her immediate family. A few months earlier my son had moved out as well. As the years have gone by and multiple conversations about the relationship, it seems to be only getting worse.
In September, was when she first mentioned separation but we agreed that it wasn't a good idea. After that we seemed to be having a relationship talk every week which ended with me becoming upset and her showing no emotion. Our last talk was over a week ago and of course I became very upset. After that I made the decision that I need to get control of my life and also seek out advice from others who may be in a similar situation.
From the research I have done, my W seems to fall under the "Walk Away Spouse" syndrome but I am not sure this is it.
Does anyone have any insight, advice, or words of encouragement that they can share?
I have been married for 17 years to what I feel is my soul mate. Nine years ago I had an EA/PA which only lasted a few months. We went to MC and it was great and we felt like we were living another honeymoon! However, around 2 1/2 years ago I started to notice that my W was becoming emotionally detached. Not only from me but our daughter and her immediate family. A few months earlier my son had moved out as well. As the years have gone by and multiple conversations about the relationship, it seems to be only getting worse.
In September, was when she first mentioned separation but we agreed that it wasn't a good idea. After that we seemed to be having a relationship talk every week which ended with me becoming upset and her showing no emotion. Our last talk was over a week ago and of course I became very upset. After that I made the decision that I need to get control of my life and also seek out advice from others who may be in a similar situation.
From the research I have done, my W seems to fall under the "Walk Away Spouse" syndrome but I am not sure this is it.
Does anyone have any insight, advice, or words of encouragement that they can share?
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