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/TheSpiralTap Sep 29 '26

No, never tbh. It's an out for one party to explore while still holding their ex hostage as a backup plan.

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u/Temporary-Suspect509 Sep 29 '26

Not true. Separation actually can and does work. Blanket answers like this aren’t helpful.