I have done the clinging "I love you so very much" for the past 5 months to no avail.
Now that the separation papers are signed - I am now expressing my anger at STBXW for leaving and the effect it will have on our 2 year old for years to come.
I started the NC route - tough for no contact when a child is involved. I like the NEC "no emotional contact". I'll have to try that next.
STBXW does call me often mostly re her "Express Train" to independence (paperwork, etc.) Sometimes it seems like she is so dependent on talking to me even if it is for legal issues, child issues, etc.
STBXW wants to be friend/friendly for our daughter's sake - I'm not quite ready for that after one week from signing. She's angry at me for acting like a child - "grow up for your daughter's sake". I will soo enough.
I guess I need to move on to the single independent "I can take care of myself" attitude... maybe that will work to win her back ?
I'll do anything I can for my daughter's sake to bring our family back together.