My Story...possible "grass is greener" scenario?

[MarkG]

That's the start of a turnaround, but asking her to stay friends and keep options open is still pursuing and will still keep her distant. You still come across as needy, but fortunately not as needy. Do more to detach, GAL, and do things to improve yourself that don't include her one bit. The 1-word answer says it all - FINALLY!! She's been hoping and hoping for you to stop chasing, and the faster you chase the faster she runs. You need to give her the space to feel separated, because even though you are she doesn't feel like you are now. After she feels separated for a while, sees that you have made the changes, and realizes she might be missing out on something with you, is when she's going to come around if she's going to come around at all. You have to let go and release it completely.