This is a question for those of you who have instigated separation or are considering it.
2 weeks ago my partner told me he doesn‘t know if loves me anymore and needs time to think things through. My partner doesn’t want to go to therapy together and, do things other than family time together, my partner‘s prognosis is not good.
Regardless of all the emotions I am feeling right now, I want to know why my partner needs more time. It really seems that they have already made up their mind. Why drag out the decision? For those of you who have instigated separation, please help me understand.
My partner doesn’t want to move out of the house, we still kiss and hug, says they are not even thinking about divorce, we are very amicable and supportive of each other. We still text each other during the day, but I am suspicious that he only does this to make sure I‘m okay. (He‘s a really good guy)
Additionally, for those of you in my situation, how do you get through daily interactions? My partner is a truly decent person and is worried about my well being. I‘m really trying to give the space they need, work on myself and not be overbearing or clingy. It‘s agonizing and I feel like I’m walking on eggshells when we are together.
Even though I don’t want a separation or divorce, why does my partner need time to decide? And what can I do to give him space when we are sharing the same house? And how do I keep things together while he‘s deciding?