Originally posted by: inlieu
Interesting idea. Rather than him assuming she wants to go and arranging everything for her, which she takes as him wanting her out of his life (how many times have we seen that on ITV), I'd prefer to see a mature conversation. Great if he starts it, but if she does, then I want him to voice his opinion and be sensitive about her needs and wishes, not tie her down in the name of legality, society, marital bond, etc. If he loves her, I want him to tell her that he'd want her in his life, but ONLY if she wants it too. Let her choose. I think we already see that he's that type of person. I don't see him as a domineering controlling type of husband.
Separation tracks are often used on ITV to force the leads to give up their egos and reconcile, or to realize they have feelings for each other, etc. I think it's harder when you are living together and have to come to these conclusions through the mundane in your daily life. It's can be so much more powerful storytelling.