PTC - echoing what Monkey said. Keep the mantra in your head...

you have your own life and it is and will be great

the universe is with you always

I can let him go and find his answers

None of it easy, but trust that over time it does get easier. It does you know.

And there probably will be awkward silences because the WAS doesn't typically want to know about your life and feelings...it's too threatening to their story and escapism. Just remind yourself then of how rich and deep you and your life is.

Best of luck. Peace. I should probably just go to your thread. It's like we just moved into Monkey's house!