Sounds like you had a wonderful evening with the family. I know how you feel. Everything seems ... 'normal'. But then you are left alone and you think 'Why does it have to be this way?' Normal was great, being without our spouses s*ck.
It has been over 52 weekends of this and it's getting old for me. Along with the lies and half-truths and the withholding information. But it sounds like you and W is getting along.
I am so glad you are reaching your goals. Mine still hasn't been reached, that's why I was feeling a bit desperate.
Why don't you test the waters and invite your W out on a meal (thinking lunch), like you mentioned? See if she will want to join. Nothing serious, just a quick bite to eat with Weeman, maybe? Start off an hour at a time or something. If not, then back down and stay low for a few weeks. Then maybe try it again at a much later date. What do you think?
Me:39 H:40 S:9 D:7 First Bomb ONS:June 07 Second Bomb OW: March 08 Separated: March 08 M:15 yrs T:18 yrs H deep into A with OW Achieved ACCEPTANCE May 30, 09