Recording summary · May 2019
I'm going back to my wife
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Overview
Months after separating, Daniel recently resumed contact with his wife to discuss a potential reconciliation upon his upcoming return to Japan, while planning to live separately initially in an Airbnb.
Daniel evaluated his past reasons for leaving—including grief over his father's death, attention from female followers, and assumptions about single life—and concluded that casual encounters and living alone were lonely and unfulfilling compared to his marriage.
Daniel's wife contacted him with a lighthearted tone, mentioned being recognized by two men regarding his online stories, stated she is no longer angry, has not submitted divorce papers, and noted she would keep any reconciliation secret from her mother.
Daniel received a new passport and contacted the Japanese embassy in London, learning that renewing his expired spouse visa requires a certificate of eligibility from his wife, leading him to enter Japan on a tourist visa due to marital uncertainty and time constraints.
Themes
Possible reconciliation with Daniel's wife and living separately upon returning to Japan.
Reflections on single life, grief over his father's death, and unfulfilling casual encounters.
Recent communications, attitudes, and unfiled divorce papers from Daniel's wife.
Embassy guidance on entering Japan with an expired spouse visa versus a tourist visa.
Travel logistics, safety concerns regarding airport attacks, and hopes for switching visa status inside Japan.
Developments
Daniel's wife contacted him in a lighthearted tone and mentioned being recognized by two men regarding Daniel's online stories.
Daniel received a newly issued passport following the expiration of his previous one.
Daniel booked flights and Airbnb accommodations for his upcoming journey to Japan.
Daniel called the Japanese embassy in London to inquire about entry requirements after his spouse visa expired.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether Daniel and his wife will successfully reconcile or finalize a divorce remains undecided until they meet in person.
Daniel finds his wife's sudden lack of anger suspicious and is unsure whether her change in feelings toward him is positive.
Whether Daniel will be allowed to switch from a tourist visa to a spouse visa within Japan without returning to England.