My husband and I have been married for 33 years our marriage has been challeging at times. We separated for about 2 years always communicating but seeing others. We talked over and over about getting back together during this time but one of us would be ready and the other wouldn't. Our separation was because of his Mom and the way she treated our daughter. He finally dealt with the issue but it changed little I suggested he spend less time with her to try to get her to understand. He never did so it never got any better.