also...as to:
Going dark....GAL....Detachment.

How much darkness is too much? (what you share and with whom)
-I'm assuming that once the ex-W initiates any contact that you proceed very slowly as in the book...but what and how do you answer questions that are sure to be asked?

How long do you allow to go for the ex-W to make any contact?
Is it ever appropriate to start to offer another contact after a few months (how long is acceptable before you check in again) have gone w/o hearing anything?

GAL is starting to be a joy, as I have so many great things going for me right now....I'm actually a little worried at the fact that I might get set back if the relationship starts back up to-soon-to-fast! But I must say I still am so married in my mind and heart that everything I do has a place in it for my W.

Detachment is a hard practice to follow, but getting easier as long as I put it out there the first thing in the morning....but if any have a system that worked for them to become better at it, I'd love to hear it.

Thanks


M 52
W 40
D 15 (step)
S 12 (step)
Married 7, together almost 8
Separated 1 year before bomb from her "I love you, I'm just..."
BD final 8/22/12