in XH's mind the GF may provide some incentive for me to keep up my changes. XH may be afraid that if GF leaves the picture I may revert to the old behavior
This ^^^ was great insight. My WAS has not acknowledged any changes in me, but I feel better about my interaction with her. I could easily see her waiting to see if I'm "worthy" of returning and using OM to test these changes.
M / W: 43 D8 S6 M 10 years / T 13 years W admitted EA/PA: 10.6.09 Separated in same house 10.6.09 W moved out 2.27.10