After going to counseling and my wife telling me that I made all the changes into a better man, and her wanting to start a family- my wife still gave me the time and space speech as well. She told me she wanted the D. But then got all hurt when I took of my wedding band and asked to not to sleep in the same bed as me. I was freaking CRUSHED by her actions. I actually went numb for a few days.
You said, "But from a womans view, she needs the space and time to figure out who she is inside and what she really wants. If you give her that, you have a better chance at getting her back completely and most likely a better relationship."
REally? She should have thought about what she really wants before she said "I DO". 9 years of together is a little late for figuring out who she is. When she leaves, I will make sure it is forever. She has no clue that I plan on severing all friendship ties and go strictly to NO CONTACT. Nobody has the right to crush my heart that way, and then expect me to take them back. I am worth more than that. I am no puppy dog who will go back to the master who beats him. Sorry.