Hey Tori and FY, thanks for commenting with words and warm wishes. Yes, a little hope is there. So here's the rest of the night. I had to bring up some bills that are due and are ongoing struggle to make ends meet despite each of us having good paying jobs. It turned into an interesting convo about how for some, staying in a "miserable" M is easier than a D. It was serious, but lighthearted. I kept validating where / how I could. I didn't make reference to us staying together. I did state to her that she's on her path and I'm on mine. Near the end of the convo, I brought up one of our songs (with a little tweaking), and made her guess it. She was right. The song, "Even though we ain't got money...". Neither of us finished the the chorus. Lol. We smiled. I went to workout in the basement. It was a good one. As far as "housing" she suggested I just stay here for a few days and we will see where / if there is much tension. I let her take the lead on most of the ideas. So, I would say I have been successful at being friendly and it was accepted. Being the person I want to be. .
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