Thanks for your story BlackBird. It would have been brutal (but justifiable) to leave someone in another country. It looks like you waited for the right time. Knowing it's over seems to happen more slowly than knowing it's on. By the time it is ending, there's some shared experience, kids maybe, lots more untangling to do. I wrote a short post a year ago here about endings, if you're interested.
More than happy to share, to an extent or course. If there's one thing I've picked up in this world, it's going through some pretty Captain-Average moments, learning from them, and trying to impart wisdom to friends/those around me; I do what small I can to be a good mentor to anyone who's path I cross. Usually works best in a good bar with single malt whiskey, vodka, or great beers haha. I'm definitely going to read your post on endings you mentioned; I should be working but, you know. Hubski ;D