Thanks MNT. I feel really good about it all, and like you said I am going to go about my business with patience and giving of space. You are SO right, I wouldn't want him back before he is ready and I need to be ready too. There are a few things that I need to work on for ME that would be better if I did on my own during this time.
The thing that I have learned the MOST so far is that I REALLY need to think about the things I say and the ways that I respond to H about things...and not just to H but to everyone. To REALLY think about responses prior to making them has helped me this far in not regretting too much what I say or do. Even when it is a backslide, I have been comforted knowing that I made a conscious decision to show this emotion or be true to ME and say what I think and feel. It also makes me feel like I am a much better listener which makes me feel great. Thanks for checkin in!!!!!