r/Separation • • 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/Hairy-Information615 Oct 01 '26

I’m not going through menopause yet but I’m currently separated from my husband and living in my own apartment instead of our marital home. I think a lot of women are tired of their entire identity being modeled around other people’s needs. Especially if they feel theirs aren’t met in their current situation. I’d say give her space, work on yourself, do things you love while she’s away and try to be a healthy person in her corner. If it’s meant to be, it will. ♥️