2) I want to give the R with OM ample time to burn out if it can/will. If she's bringing him around the children, it will be a sign of a much greater commitment. Yes, this is manipulative. But she hasn't been unmarried for more than 1 year and 1 month since she was 21.
Don't forget - it takes two to have a wedding. You might be giving boxing gym guy too much credit.....we need a better nickname for him.