On the girlfriend front, things are going ok, but it is weird going slow to tell the truth. I'm not used to "dating" again and I'm finding myself needing to back off on things that used to be "natural" to do when I was married.
For example, GF went out w/her friends on Saturday and called me around 1 am and we talked for a while. She wanted me to meet them out, but then remembered I had D. On Father's Day, she sent me a text when she got up wishing me a Happy Father's Day.
I haven't heard from her today, but I know she is super stressed out about her job. She hates it there, but needs it to pay the bills. So, I did send one playful text, but left it at that.
So, it is hard for me to sit and let her contact me, but I know I have to do it because we are so new and I don't want to come off as being "needy" and "clingy." Starting over with dating kind of sucks in that area, to tell the truth.
I just have to sit back and wait a bit, which is the part I'm not used to playing.
In any event, when I give her the "gift of missing me" she responds, but it is still something I'm not used to doing.
However, I've learned my personality can be addictitive which in the past led me to be co-dependent in my relationships, so this is a very good learning process for me to be comfortable in my own skin and to know that although I WANT this relationship, I don't NEED it to survive and be happy.
On another note, I'm FINALLY back to exercising after SIX WEEKS off! WAAAAAAAY TOO LONG to be away from exercise. I stopped working out as I focused on finishing up at school (to make up for the NOTHING I did while my D was finalizing during the 1st semester), then I was on vacation, so I've pretty much put my helath and physique to the side.
Well, I've put on more weight because of it, so I decided this weekend that Monday was the day I would stop screwing around and get at it. I lifted and did an interval running session today and it feels GREAT to be back. Tomorrow is day 2 in a row and I'll see how many days I can get in (my longest personal streak was 47 consecutive days a few years ago when I did an hour of cardio daily. Not sure I'll make that one again, but I'll give something a run).
Being fit is important for me and I'm dedicating the next four weeks to see how much of an impact I can make on my body through consistent, intense exercise and by modifying and watching my diet.
Again, I'll keep you all posted and if I ever get a nice looking midsection, I'll be sure to post pictures on FB.
