Braveheart, Your post is very accurate. I had wanted to write something similar on my own thread, but your words are even better. It is definately NOT a Hollywood ending. It is so hard at times but I do think it comes from expectations. The LBS does expect the WAS to show his undieing love and tell her everything she wants to hear. I think it comes in spurts. And I think it happens once the MLC'er really does begin to feel safe again, not just at home but also in their own skin.
Nice post BND. Problem is as I see it, people who go through an MLC are VERY INSECURE about themselves, therefore, its very tough for them to EVER feel secure in any enviornment, let alone one they came out of. That's not to say they don't or won't, but many will fear the rejection of the LBS, so many will not try. Just another opinion.