Why do you think you came unglued? It doesn't sound like it to me. Do you mean on the inside? Cause it sounded to me like you handled him well.

I purposely said that after a FEW MORE of these interactions, it will probably be clear because it is a long road. You are going to be less unglued by him the more this goes on...it is obvious by how far you have come.

All that being said...I sometimes wonder why we want to keep our families together so badly at the risk of being with "unworthy men"...and all I can say is that when you actually choose that unconditional love, you can see past the current state of their mind. You remember who they are and who they have the potential to be. And you want a BETTER and fulfilling relationship with no one but them. And that is OK. And you are a better person for it all. We always have to put our little disclaimer in there stating that "we know it might not work out"...but what about KNOWING it is OK to be hopeful and positive that it will/could???? It is not like you aren't DBing...and moving forward!
Stay strong...will be thinkin' of ya!!!