Oh, and I know I'm not fully responsible for her unhappiness. The fact that she has never been on her own plays into this as well. She wants to prove to herself (and me maybe?) that she can do it without me.

I am proving at the same time that I can do this without her. This is blowing her #1 stereotype of me, that I can't be alone, and I have fear of abandonment.

Yeah it's tough but not the end of the world. I can circle the airport for a very long time waiting for clearance to land. Meanwhile, I will enjoy the view from up here....