"But I needed something as I was starting to doubt my resolve, my feelings for W and whether I would be able to last."

I so get this rky, and have been there myself. We DO need these little positives to help us continue standing. I'm glad you got one.

"Now I have got carried away with these moments in the past and come crashing down so trying to keep things in perspective."

This is normal.

You want to keep things in perspective? Think about this:

I think sometimes, when they sense we may be giving up, they toss out a few crumbs to keep us on the line.

Sorry, but that should keep you grounded!


I like your plan and think you need to change nothing. Just continue DB as you are. I doubt W is really sure what she wants yet, and you are making a great case for her sticking with you.

Oh, and Wendy's post re the possible A made a lot of sense. Thanks Wendy!


M: A really long time.
Crisis: 5 years.
She's still worth it.

Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose. -Viktor Frankl