I still cannot believe what a massive turnaround you've seen! I am a firm believer in the whole "it's darkest just before the dawn" bit. By no means do I mean to suggest that everything is peachy and perfect in your sitch now, but at least you can see the clear hope. Just think back to where you were and how you felt even a few days ago! Sorry to insinuate my own sitch in here again, but I cannot help seeing the similarities. After I made a bold move, and before what was going to be a massive negative turning point (H moving out), things suddenly turned around. For you, you were likely at the crossroads of a PA. Seriously the way that you have turned things around brings tears to my eyes. I am so happy for you.
The internship interviews trip sounds amazing. That will truly be an opportunity for you to start bonding more again, and hopefully to have more serious future talk...Yes I do think things have shifted and are good for you now. I know you know this already, but do try to keep your emotions in check around your H like you said. I think it's still easy to freak out the WAS if we react too eagerly. I saw this in my own sitch when I responded to an email with "ILY" and was told to slow it down. You know what works best in your sitch, but my guess is that cautious interest is good.
So you'll be spending tonight with your H then? Good luck! I think you will have a great weekend :).
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Me:34 H:36 M:5 years T: 8 years Bomb: 07/17/08 I want to be separated for 6 months--I don't know what I want the outcome to be S 07/28/08-11/08/08 Living together ~7 months D Possibly busted?!?!!!