I am interested in what you say about the respect aspect Oz. I have noticed that there is something different but I haven't been able to pinpoint what it is. Perhaps you are right and it is respect. Perhaps my boundary setting gave him a greater respect for me. Who knows really?

Julia, as always good question. Maybe things are different after NC. perhaps he really doesn't want to lose contact. However, although he responds politely and positively to me he still doesn't make any effort to contact me.

Hello Dia and Rabbit, too. Thanks for popping in. I am working on the detachment and the patience! It will be a work in progress, that's for sure.

My brother and his family will be arriving this weekend. last time they came H went to visit them. I am curious if either party will make contact again.