Great post. Take/2, I sympathize immensely, man. I just went dark--about two week and have similar thoughts/reservations as you. However, there must be something to this push/pull, because W IS contacting me more and trying to engage in more conversation when picking up th kids since going dark and being more mysterious/unavailable.
You're doing great and give yourself "mini-celebrations" when GALing, especially when it's for you!!! Not her...boy, that one was really big for me to finally get. Peace~