yeah, and I think that's why this being a long-distance thing is positive. very difficult at times, but the best thing in the long run. D13 has some idea that I've reconnected with a good friend, and she thinks he's funny (ah, facebook connections--and very rare posts back and forth) but nothing more than that. and when he visited--very briefly--she was not here and knew nothing about it.
I know exactly what you mean about the duct tape, too. old wounds pop up when you least expect them. just moving very slowly, very carefully, and being very gentle with each other.
M60 H52 D20 M14 yrs OW-old gf from 1986 bomb-5/18/08 H filed for D-9/10/08 D final 4/24/09 xH remarried (not OW) 2012