The fact that she contacted you and didn't feel the need to withdraw is very interesting. Definitely a bit atypical, but then in some ways not. The WAS is always most comfortable when the LBS is still on the string. When they know you would take them back, do anything for them. So periodically they like to check in and see how detached (or not) you are lol.
Personally, I would have left that last text/IM off. Especially since she might see your text about applying back at her old job as pressure to return to her old life, you and the job, etc. (I'm assuming the job is back where you are, please correct me if I'm wrong). But the rest of the convo was good.
I agree completely about the LBS comment. I thought about this a lot and was wondering if a change would make sense. If she constantly feels like I would take her back what incentive does she have to really make any changes? What would her reaction be if she felt she was losing me, the way I lost her? How do I even accomplish this and not ruin the progress I have made?
As far as the last text comment I agree. I really meant it as a joke but after I sent it I could see how it would come across as pressure. Too bad, she really liked that job.
