Chris, your biggest enemy right now is your fear and your anxiety. This is why it is important you work on yourself and get your head clear.
For your W, there are two BIG things you need to learn.
1. LISTEN. REALLY LISTEN. CAREFULLY.
2. Empathize. Understand HER feelings. HER fears. HER hurt.
Erase all timelines in your head. Those timelines are based on what YOU want and when YOU think it should happen. It doesn't work that way. These timelines will only add to your fear and anxiety.
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Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.