Ping..lots of really good advice for you. I knew they would come. I've notified more.
So you want your M back?? You really want to reconcile??
Lots of hard work ahead...and you must have more patience than ever....this time...you can't quit. It will be frustrating as hell for sure and the road will be rough. This time you must be in 100%...no matter what XW does or says...
Her words are cheap..her actions will move mountains and bring down walls..
at this point there is nothing at all wrong with being her(xw) good friend...listening, validating, empathizing...even if you don't reconcile it will lead to a good co-parenting relationship.
I'll support you 100% either way you choose..
FWIW..I've missed you and I'm glad your back..not for the reasons your back but because I consider you a "friend" I've never met..
I have not forgot about the golf either someday..someway..