Sanderika, I am sorry for your pain. I thank you so much for sharing your story. I know this is not easy and you are strongly reflective which is the essence of you and your integrity. Thanks for your candid honesty. I am trying hard to read and absorb the lessons from others.

I am impatient but at least I recognise this trait in me and I am trying hard to pull myself back when I feel the urge to speed up the process. Compared to a year ago, things are much better........he has been moving slowly, slowly towards me since June. I try not to initiate. I never call him but I do email or text but 99% of the time it is about our children.

I did originally initiate the weekly dinners and the walk last weekend. If I ask him for something I try to give him an out clause as well.

However, I hear what you are saying Sanderika and I am grateful for your advice. Please feel free to pull me up if you notice me pursuing cos it's very tempting at times.

Many, many thanks

Cas