You did great in the conversation validating W. Your W will remember that kind of positive reaction. Just might not acknowledge it to you immediately.

I know the feeling of not being able to help W. It is frustrating. Be there for her as best you can with compassion, empathy, and gratitude.

Think more on the positive side that you are taking actions to build a new relationship and less on the negative "I am losing the love of my life"

M:48
W:46
D14,S18
M:20
T:23
BD: Sep 2012
S: Jan 2013

LTTCOI