Tal, When they say that they will take a lifw time to make it up to you-they mean business. That mean they are truly remorseful.
It's exactly what I said to my husband when I was a WAW 12 yrs ago, and I meant it. I've kept my word to this day.
With our sitch the way it is, I'm starting to feel relieved from that promise though. I know he does not want me to be with anyone,but he also does not want to commit to me.