Ben;
Prepare mentally for the date. Don't talk about your feelings. Don't talk about your changes. Don't talk about your GAL. Stay mysterious. Don't wear your heart on your sleeve. Keep the conversation light during the date. Try to use humor, but keep it tasteful. Try to think of topics that interest your W. Ask her about work. Don't talk about the future. Think back to when you were first dating. What subjects did you talk about then? Try to work those topics in as long as they don't lead to R talk.
I know it's a tall order, but if you want the date to go well and be a positive experience for her you'll have to control yourself. IMHO.


M: 59 W: 53
M: 9 yrs
T: 14 yrs
No kids together but D30(hers), S27, S24, D21(all 3 mine)
W moved out 11/18/2013
D-Day 12/14/2013
W moved back home 12/1/2014