Just met with MC. We talked a lot about codependency and establishing healthy relationships outside of the primary relationship. He's challenging me to get out more with friends.
I also told him about texts from WAW. He thinks she's knocking on the door and testing the waters. He agreed that I need to not be selfish and pursue her. By giving her space and time, I am respecting her decision to break up. It's actually a loving thing to let her be right now.
Not easy to do, but it made me feel better that I am respecting her wish right now.
He predicts she'll reach out again and suggested I test the waters a little bit too. Not pursuing, but staying friendly and eventually sending her a text or email.