You already sound pretty calm and centred, I think you are doing marvelously well! I agree with OneDay, the apology by text was a good idea.. and maybe it made him relax a little, as you chatted on the phone for 10 minutes.
Continue to not contact him and dont mention the house, dont mention it at all, let him bring it up. In terms of money, thats a tough one. I had left my career to go back to college and had no job when my BF left (hes never asked how I am coping financially). I went and got a bunch of part-time jobs, it wasnt what I was planing to do and I'm still not making the rent, but at least I didnt have to move straight away. Like you say though, maybe it will help you move forward if you sell the house.
I hope you are doing ok tonight, the travelling sounds like an amazing idea! Good for you,
Ali xxx
Me:40! H:37 Together: 12yrs IDLY & left 11/07 ADs 03/08 OW 8/08 Reconciled 05/09 now married! my thread