Sorry littleGTO, that is a really rough thing to hear, really awful. I can remember about the halfway point where my H reiterated that he hadn't changed his mind one bit, and he too was quite clear about how careful he was being to not get my hopes up at all or raise any expectations by acting like he cared or being nice. I know it hurts just like BD all over again.
It sound like you need to go darker and really start living your life right now the way you deserve. What's stopping you? Aside from dating and starting new relationships, what else does living your life look like? Where will you get your happiness and respect, and how are you going to find yourself? Why wait for some sign from H before doing that?
Adinva 51, S20, S18 M24 total 6/15/11-12/1/12 From IDLY to H moving out 9/15/15-3/7/17 From negotiating SA to final D at age 50 5/8/17-now: New relationship with an old friend __ Happiness is a warm puppy.