Thanks for the adive JackMO! I agree with all of you points.
Well, so far, I guess this is a success story. The wife and I are back together. We are in counseling and have both come to a realization on why this happened and how we can use it to make our lives and love stronger. All the clichés rang true in my case. “Set it free and if returns it was meant to be”, “That which does not kill you makes you stronger”, and “All things happen for a reason”. That last one I think is how we are looking at it now. Her honesty and the turmoil it caused has forced us to take a closer look at life and what we want both separately and as a couple. I was taking so much for granted and she was having a problem expressing herself and standing up to me on certain issues. We are now living healthier and making it a point of spending time with each other and becoming the best friends we used to be.
In our case the separation was a good thing. Gave us each the space to reflect and concentrate on what it is we want and need in this crazy life. Eventually we started dating and communicating with each other on a whole new level. I realize a separation will not work for everyone but in our case I think it gave us the kick in the pants to do some deep soul searching on both of our parts.
I wish from the bottom of my heart that everyone out there finds happiness and the strength needed to get through rough times. Thanks again for the words of wisdom and kind thoughts.
Peace [quote]
> I just had to share this story with
> you.
>
> Two businessmen attend the funeral of a mutual
> colleague.
>
> One man says to the other, "How much did he
> leave?"
>
> The other responds, "He left it all."
>
> Everyone leaves it all. And nobody on their death
> bed wishes they spent more time acquiring more to
> leave. But I think most people, when they look
> into the eyes of their spouse for the last time,
> realize that it's their marriage, the primary
> relationship in their life, which is eternally
> meaningful. Too many people realize in those
> parting moments that they should have DONE THINGS
> DIFFERENTLY.
>
> we all know in the depths of our
> heart what's really important in life. But we
> forget and get distracted. Consider this short
> story a gentle reminder to REFOCUS ON YOUR
> MARRIAGE. Because at the end of your days, you'll
> have a moment with your spouse that will define
> the meaning of your life. It's only a moment, but
> it takes a lifetime to prepare for it. Begin now!
[color:"purple"] [/color]THIS WAS IN A NEWS LETTER I THINK EVERY MARRIED COUPLE SHOULD HAVE IT ON THERE FRIDGE TO READ EVERY MORNING WITH COFFEE....