Here's some back story: My husband and I started dating at 17, got married at 22, and our 5th wedding anniversary "is" this Saturday. Things have been difficult for us for the last 1.5 years. We worked together for 6 years in my family's business up until this past April when he took another job. Our debt had been piling up until earlier this year when we were able to consolidate and were finally making ends meet. Since our marriage troubles started he has gotten more and more depressed. He is not a fan of counseling, but was willing to try it earlier this year, however we only went to 4 sessions. Three weeks ago, he suggested that we try a separation, and said that it was only temporary. I spoke to him this past Monday and he said that he is not at all depressed anymore and is actually happy. He does not have to stress and worry about coming home to awkwardness which has made him feel good (I am at my parents house, and he is living at home). He also said that at this point he doesn't love me, but that may change or may not (he doesn't know yet). I still love him deeply and always have, and I desperately want to have that reciprocated. He said he doesn't hate or resent me, and feels terrible for putting me through this pain. I asked him today if he were seeing someone else, and assured me that he was not, but said, "Considering the situation I put you in, the least I can do is not stand in the way of your future."
I don't know what to do, I am devastated and want him back, but I don't know what, if anything, I can do.
I don't know what to do, I am devastated and want him back, but I don't know what, if anything, I can do.