Painful as it is, losing that idol may be necessary for us to find our true, purer and more authentic self.
Theo--you're hitting it on the head here. As long as your focus is on your W, your M, trying to figure out what every little conversation/interaction means, you are treading water at best.
MC--Hon, she doesn't feel a spark because you're safe. She's not worried about losing you. You are doing a bang-up job of being the perfect guy, and the perfect guy won't break her heart.