The adventure continues--part 3

[AFWAW]

Wow, just got back from my "date". She was really, really friendly. I listened, validated and didn't interrupt. She talked a lot about work and told me that all the girls at her work got hit on a lot. She told me where she's turned down so many guys and didn't understand the attention from just changing her hair and getting in shape. I said well, for one thing you look great and you're very pretty. She said, how come you didn't tell me that stuff before. I said, because I wasn't affectionate and didn't give you the attention you deserved and I'm sorry. She seemed to appreciate it. She asked again if I was doing ok on money. Yep, no problems. I actually went grocery shopping last night and got some pretty good stuff for me and my daughter. I was actually surprised it was payday. I guess it's where I don't just buy stuff to buy stuff. Anyway, she told me she only had 30 something dollars the day before payday and she had to make a budget and that she had spent $250 on groceries the night before. WTF???? That much for one person? She said, yeah, I've got a bunch of stuff I basically don't need and I've already blown my budget for this payday.

She asked why my daughter didn't call her last night. I said well she had a lot of homework and was studying for a big test and she was kind of frustrated and overwhelmed. She said she didn't miss that. I said that it was no big deal, I handled it. She said I know you did.

She then proceeded to tell me about a job opening at her work if I got promoted. I listened and didn't say anything. I wanted to say that I wouldn't be comfortable working in the same building if she was going to proceed with a divorce but didn't as I felt this would have invited contraversy. We talked for about an hour--really, really pleasant conversation.

As we left in the parking lot, she thanked me and said she had a really good time and asked if I wanted some PDA? Sure, so I got a really long hug and kiss.

Overall, I'll call it a positive interaction. She seemed to want to talk and talk and seemed to be very comfortable around me. I want to say she's stll contemplating coming home but hey we'll see. Don't know what else to do but keep making changes and improvements and letting her see them.