Hello ladies, I would greatly appreciate your advice.

Subject: Seeking Relationship Advice Hello, I hope you can offer some guidance regarding a relationship I'm currently in. My partner has expressed that she needs time to sort out her feelings about us. On a positive note, our kids hit it off well, as they both play hockey together. This weekend, I attended her son's hockey game, a gesture I've done before during tough times, which led to us reconciling in the past. However, this time she was upset by my presence, saying it didn't help the situation. Following the game, we stayed at a hotel to watch her other son play the next day. She was aware of my plan to leave afterward. Lately, our communication has been minimal; she often ignores my questions or reacts with frustration. Today, while we were at the ice rink, her younger son called me asking if we could stay longer to play with the other kids. I told him it depended on what his mom wanted, as I'm trying to give her the space she needs. She has mentioned that she doesn’t want to hear from me right now, especially as she's dealing with a significant health issue—she's recovering from colon surgery. When her son called, I made it clear I was waiting for her direction. She responded dismissively, which I find bewildering. Last night, during a brief phone call, she told me to stop contacting her or it would lead to the end of our relationship. Yet she allows her son to call me, wanting to play together. I'm confused and feel the situation is somewhat toxic, but I also want to be a supportive partner. Currently, I'm with her son and my kids at the pool since they wanted to enjoy it. She is two hours away with her other son and will return tonight so that our children can play. Her youngest really likes me, and I know she cares for me—she's even corrected me when I've said "just love you," emphasizing that "I love you" carries more weight. Despite our struggles, I believe there's mutual love here. She has kept pictures of us displayed in her room and maintains our relationship status on social media. However, a recent issue has caused tension: while looking at memories on her computer, I clicked on photos that seemed to indicate she took them while we were dating, raising questions about her fidelity. When I asked her about it, she got defensive and accused me of snooping, even though I wasn't. There's so much complexity here, and I'm genuinely unsure of what to do. I want to respect our children's feelings, and while we've been together for a year and a half, I recognize my mistakes that might have contributed to our current situation. I’m looking for advice on how to navigate this evening and moving forward. I know we can be great together when things are good, but right now, I'm at a loss. Thank you for any insights you can provide. Best regards, [Your Name]