She's gone...I'm devastated, but hopeful - Part 2

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Well I was right, I was pushing too hard.

She told me to lighten up just a little...she is feeling smothered. That is a BAD word. I will totally back off. Wow, it's amazing how little it takes to make them skittish.

She was nice, she just said "it's such a big change for you - just let the pendulum swing back a bit".

I was fine, I said "thank you for telling me before I made a complete fool of myself! It's OK, I'm not hurt, I really appreciate it!"

I think that reinforced to her once again, that she can say ANYTHING to me and I won't sulk or shut down...I can and will communicate. It was an opportunity for me to take the high road.

Hopefully just dodged a bullet.