Me 14 months on, affair confirmed, someone new?

[hotwheelsaust]

Sorry it's been awhile folks. Moving, computer lots it's hard drive, unpacking and lots of other stuff. Not to mention the last topic was stopped.
Have had quite a few days that have gone past where I have lost interest in working on the marriage.
I am still continuing for the moment to have an open mind about this. One of my female friendS I have known through the bike club has shown quite a definite interest in pursuing something more than friendship. And seriously after 14 months I feel pretty much the same way.
We have spent the last 3 nights talking on the phone for hours, discussing things that normally would not be discussed friend to friend.
Last night was a date night. Won't go into details about that. But it simply was nice to have someone show interest, concern and closeness.
Even though it was only just over a week ago that I stated I would stand for my marriage and that is all I can do, the mind can change very easily.
I just don't feel any hope for the marriage at all, if anything, the acceptance that the marriage is over. Based on my W being prepared to spend $5000 to have the "binding financial agreement" issued, it again makes me think she is not having any more feelings about the marriage, nor any "I don't knows".
I have decided to take my wedding ring off and possibly see where this new openness with this lady goes. I am more than happy to proceed into a relationship with her, and most importantly without having any memories or thoughts about the W.
I have reached that point where I can simply say, I did all I could and the best I could.
Who knows what the future will bring, but in some ways, I don't think I want the W to be part of it again. I have been hurt by her too much and for too long.