You detach and make the changes for yourself. They're positive changes in you - things that you either definitely want to be part of the "new and improved Neil," or things you want to try out to see if they "fit" the new you.

You WATCH for her reaction to your actions - but you're simply observing it. You're not hinging your mood, feelings about yourself, etc. on her reaction.

Does that help?

Me 35, H 38; Together 13.5 yrs, M 7
Bomb 1 10/07/06
Sep'd 1/14/07 - 4/15
Piecing: 4/07 - 9/07
Bomb 3 10/11/07: Never loved you, let's separate
2/08 slowly improving
7/08 Piecing (7/25/08 rings back on!!)
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