thank you for updating. i was wondering how you were doing. i so admire your strength and patience. it sounds like you made some really positive changes (listening, slowing down.)
i can not imagine how hard it must have been to have her there and not allow the hurt to override your thinking and hold yourself back from reacting to the hurt.
i like the Pia quote that you mentioned. i have definitely been a stealth bomber to connect. i have been reading her book on Love Addiction and it has really helped me see myself and my M much more clearly. Thank you for the recommendation.
I also really like how you reframe the time apart/distance to building awareness and preparing for the next time. i will use that as well.
thank you for sharing, SD. ((( )))
Me(f): 51 W: 41 DP:8 M:3 T:10 "W not happy" 7/11 D final: 8/13