Thanks for posting this Wonka. Your improving sitch is so encouraging to all of us who feel things are rather hopeless. Nine years! That's a long time to be missing your best friend. I'm so happy for you my friend. Your patience and perseverence are paying off. I told you so
My H was my best friend too. I so miss that. And his hugs. He still thinks of me as his dear friend I think, as when he's in the mood he chats incessantly, sharing his thoughts and feelings. But there is such a disconnect because he often "shuts down" right in the middle of a conversation, usually when I'm speaking, and walks away as if he is in a trance. It makes me so skittish to actually talk to him, so I mostly smile and validate. One sided friendship.
Linda
Me 65, Ex 64 M 38 y 2 adult S, 4 G-Kids MLC 11/07 BD 12/09 D 3/14 Dating nice guy 7/14 Engaged to nice guy 12/17