My W dropped bomb six months ago and left with our two sons two months later. ILYBNILWY - controlling. On the plus side she got more affection and compliments than anyone else i know.

She's developed an EA to PA to R since she left (busy girl)

I've got a couple of threads going with more details but want some real practical advice from the ladies.

I'm a hurting DAM who has messed up the best thing that ever happened to him.

W is emotionally fairly open with me and we have a lot of contact over the kids. We have never fallen below friendly although becoming strained - mainly because i;m hurting. I could call her pretty much anytime to go out for coffee or something. Getting more awkward to that as time goes by.

What specifically can i do to get her love tank off empty ??????

All the other advice i'm getting is mainly be friendly but not interested in her. Must admit i've been doing that to try and get over her a bit. also GAL

I'm not initiating contact and trying my best not to talk R - w has recognised my changes but says it's too late for R. Can't relight the spark

Any practical tips would be really appreciated. Never thought anything would hurt this much.

Thanks