How does this backing off thing really work?. I've been doing it for a couple days and she has gotten more distant in some respects. No more hugs, no more kisses, no more "I love you." It's like she thinks I'm okay with everything so she can mentally move on in her life. How does a person not think this?

I don't know if she's the type of person who falls for "tricks." It's so messed up. I just want to wake from this nightmare. I'm tired and scared.

I guess I'm focusing on all the stories here where it didn't really work.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.
--Jean Jacques Rousseau.