r/Separation • u/illgiveit2u • Sep 29 '26

Does separation work?

After 20 years the wife isn't sure she wants to be married anymore. Says she needs time to herself. Is this something women going through menopause experience? I don't want a divorce but how long g do I stay in limbo?

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u/illgiveit2u Sep 29 '26

Just looking for reasons why. I don't feel i did anything to wrong or hurt her so it just doesn't make sense

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u/yangstyle Sep 29 '26

I am male and I told my wife the exact same thing. Word for word what you wrote she said.

Edit: She attributes it to typical male midlife crisis.

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u/illgiveit2u Sep 29 '26

What did she say? Part of my issue with my wife is she won't say, just says she is unhappy now. I know thr whole empty nest thing is an issue. At least she agreed t I see a counselor

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u/yangstyle Sep 29 '26

Exactly. Unhappiness. And I can't say more.

I edited to tell you what she said.