Stuck in limbo - “working on the relationship” but nothing changes

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LimboLiz
30.03.2026 15:24:38

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Hi all,

I’m feeling a bit stuck and wondered if anyone else has been in a similar situation. My partner has said they want to “work on the relationship” before we commit to going ahead with a divorce. I’m all for trying to fix things if it’s realistic, but the problem is… nothing actually seems to change.

We’ve tried counselling, small adjustments, talking things through, but it feels like we’re going in circles. I keep hoping for progress, but months go by and I’m left in limbo, emotionally and practically.

Has anyone been through this? How did you cope with the waiting, or decide when enough was enough? I’d really appreciate hearing other people’s experiences and any strategies for dealing with this kind of uncertainty.

Thanks.

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