PEI - Very, very well said. Especially the part about being no longer emotionally invested in their choices, thoughts, etc.
Lala - Denying ourself? You are much younger than me, therefore . . . well, anyway, I've longed believed that, for both men and women, there ain't nothin he/she can do I can't do for myself.
Grace - Remember this is the man you once couldn't live without?What is that worth invested in time? No time limit, if you believe the man you couldn't live without is still in there somewhere.
Lala - Yep, the old R is dead, long live the new R. I hope for you that you get the chance to live it. And if not, bigger and brighter things down the road just waiting.