Moving her from Newbees

[Clayton]

W can around to the house on Friday while I was at work and picked up her sewing machine and art supplies. She wants to finish of a painting she was doing for me, but had never finished.

I told her she is welcome to anything in the house that will make her more comfortable in her apartment. She said she dosn't need anything...except her easel and paints.

When she orininally came and took all her clothes....I kinda freaked out. This time when she came and got her art stuff, It really had no effect on me....so I guess I'm starting to detach from the situation a bit.

She sent a nice e-mail thanking me for Wednesday's dinner and said it was really nice to see me. Also left a nice note when she picked up her stuff on Friday.

I'm just trying to be there for her and be her friend....and that seems to be working. Although only seeing her once a week hardly rates as close friends...but its a good start.

I'm having a hard time with being patient with the situation. Going from seeing W every day to only once every 7-10 days sucks...but it's getting easier. I am starting to enjoy single life a little more as I get into a routine of my new hobbies/interests......and I've got my trip to Nepal/Everest to look forward to.

Jody (DB coach) suggested the following stages of reconciliation which I am going to try to achieve.

1. Friends
2. Best Friends
3. Romance
4. Reconciliation.

I would appreciate any feedback or comments.

Thanks
Clayton