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Hi. My wife and I separated 8 months ago. She is ready to move on and I am not. When she told me she was dating I responded with hurt and anger and a few choice words. I soon broke down, crying uncontrollably, anxiety like I’ve felt only one other time in my life, when my mother died. I checked into a crisis stabilization unit for five days. I’ve been out for two weeks and I’ve had my good days and more difficult days. I do not think my wife and I will reconcile, but I am having trouble letting her go. I get overcome with anxiety. We are meeting this weekend and I think it’s going to be the end of our marriage. How can I cope with the loss of this relationship? How can prepare myself for the conversation to come?

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Hi I doubt you reacted any different from anyone else when hearing our other half is dating specially when your still legally married. 8 months probably tells you it`s over and yes that`s sad but you really need to think of yourself and move forward with life and don`t look backwards as that will stop you moving on. lets hope when you meet you can agree to remain on good terms if that`s possible if it is the end even that will be a good help to you.

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lizbig

jusr keep calm..and talk and say how you feel and if its meant to be it will work out if not..seek some counseling to help you move on and know life goes on and always changes ,,I hate change a lot but its not always a bad thing...maybe God had better plans for you ..I am a faith in God belierver..so pray and give it to God and move on..I am sure there is still a lot of good left for you to live and enjoy!!

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hopefulforrecovery

Hey… I don’t have the words to make it all better. All I can say is that I have been through something very similar. All those feelings and emotions you’re going through, I’ve gone through the same. How did the meeting up with her go? Feel free to message me if you ever need someone to chat with about it. I find that is the only thing that helps me even just a little.

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