[Rick V]

I am from a broken home, the parents got divorced when I was 5. All I really remember is that the fighting was over. It was a bitter house to live in. My wife is also from a broken home, where it seems that the divorce was handled very well. All parties are civil and get along in social situations to this day.
I have been married for almost 24 years, we dated for 2. I am in the same boat as you. I have changed, she has changed, and we have grown apart. It is to the point where when we care enough to even argue, we don't have the energy to yell, we just disagree.
I love my wife, but I am not in love with her any more. I asked myself a question several times and I always have the same answer. Would I marry the person she is now? I always come up with no.
I left a few years ago, but I came back because I could not stand to be without my kids, looking back, I should have stayed gone. My kids are all grown now, and they are surprised that we are still together. We went to counseling and it did help, just now we know the mistakes we have made and still make.
My ramblings are kind of just my way to say, no one can answer that question for you. You have to answer that for yourself. Just remember, you have to make that face in the mirror happy.
I wish you luck no matter which way you go.