She needs the space to process her feelings into thoughts. Love her enough to let her think about what she is doing. All the while you become the best man you can - catnip. Be Sir Gawain.
Good call Coach. I had studied that period of English literature in college, but had not read that story until now. The answer to the quest: "women wish to have their own will."
What kind of time line are we talking about? I've already made plans to deliver a sailboat from Panama to Mexico in February. The trip will likely take about 3 months. She had indicated that she wanted to meet with me at various ports along the way (she would fly). She brought the subject up, again, at our last meeting. I told her that it was still two months away and much could change in that time.
Would this be an opportunity for her to pursue?
So be the choice for her young Gawain.
Make plans for the entire trip. Arrange, schedule, surprise her.
Have a plan. Fill it with things you know she likes to do.
Restaurants, sight seeing, whatever that may be.
Don't tell her. Surprise her when you meet at the ports.
Meanwhile stay cool and mysterious. When she asks about it, tell her that are working on the arrangements to get your boat relocated. That you will tell her when everything is in place.
