[Houmatt]

All I want to be able to do as far as my wife is concerned is at least maintain a friendly relationship with her.

I know my marriage is over. But I emotionally invested seven years of my life into that woman. She was the one I turned to when I needed someone to talk to; when I was lonely or upset.

I can assure you there is not a single person on this planet who knows me better than she does.

I am reminded of the song Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now):

How can I just let you walk away?
Just let you leave without a trace?
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ohoo
You're the only one who really knew me at all
How can you just walk away from me?
When all I can do is watch you leave?
Cuz we shared the laughter and the pain
and even shared the tears
You're the only one who really knew me at all

Crap, I always thought that song was depressing...even more so now.

[sauropod]

Strive for at least a civil relationship.

You will find another. Probably right here on FR. ;-).

[IronJack]

You WILL get through this. Without knowing the offense, I can't say for sure, but it's unlikely you'll get jail (especially with time served).

You need to stop for a second, take a look at what's RIGHT in your life, not what's wrong. You've still got friends; you've still got health; you've still got chances. And you've still got God.

Take this thing on face to face. No compromises, no running away.

You WILL get through it.