Thank You for the insight Bill. Unfortunately, this kind of handholding is what I needed. I don't know if I'm shot, screwed, or snake bit right now. Even just talking to the W on the phone is hard. She will smell the change if I'm too short on saying goodbye. She knows how I am... Earlier, we talked about my son (who has been sick) and where I usually would say ILY, I just said bye. I'm sure she said to herself, something is up. It's all those little things I need to figure out. Literally, there needs to be a guide of some sort to help us newbie's through the dark. What to say, how to act, how to distance yourself. Should it be an abrupt change ? Because, if I am too abrupt, I'll just look like I'm PO'd. Are the changes suttle ? Do I still act friendly and ask about her day, Do I initiate conversation or wait for her. Do I keep it matter of factly. I can keep this going... See, I have no balance.
