Sorry for writing a novel but need to get it off my chest (sorry hard to find the words):
41 male & wife is 37, 2 kids 17 & 14. Wife walked out 1/2/07 and 18/2/07 was to be our 18th wedding anniversary. All seemed well but upon reflection alarm bells should have alerted me what was to come (it came out of the blue and shocked myself and the kids), her reasons were love is lost and no interests in common to talk about. She has moved into her mum's place down the street (1 min walk). We have agreed that she can come and go as she pleases, she visits almost every night and has had dinner with us. She allowed me to cook dinner for her and the kids on Valentines day and I took her and the kids out for the anniversary. I have dealt with the demons inside me and am comfortable with the situation at hand finally (very rocky for the first 2 weeks). I have had 2 private chats with the wife to attempt to rectify the situation but to no avail, she is not talking about it. Her whole family has rung me asking what is happening and all I can say is no idea, she has not confided with any of her family (mind you my bro-in-law had a boating accident last w/e - 1.5 weeks after she walked out, which didn't help but I can say he is now on the mend but doesn't know as yet). Her whole family have given me assurance that I am still part of their lives ( my parents have passed on).
My question is "is this a mid-life crisis"? She works in a bank and all I here is that the girls do this and do that. I have never stopped her going out as some of (most) functions were partners not allowed (I saw the flyers - relieves the doubt).
Apart from being happy with myself and giving her space, how do I get her to talk to me without making her feel guilty that she needs to come back (tonight I could see that she misses the company of the kids but I do not want to break the thin ice that is evident atm)?
Any advice greatly appreciated ↓
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