Thanks Wonka, but I owe you (and so many others) a lot more than some chocolate covered strawberries!!
A couple of observations from today... 1. Maybe because W's email wasn't totally unexpected, but if I would have received that same email 3, 4, 8 mos ago, my heart would have dropped to my stomach. Don't get me wrong, I'm upset/disappointed, but I've not shed a tear (even reviewing the sitch in MC today). That mean I'm detached? More confident in being on my own? Not in love anymore??
2. Part of me is 'happy' that W finally is taking time to work on herself. Yeah, it hurts that we're likely headed towards D, but I realize that her actions are necessary should we have any hope of getting back together down the road. Maybe I need a 'fresh start' too??
3. Everything is still fresh, but I'm back and forth on how to treat/interact with W going forward. My instant, gut, hurt reaction is that I don't want to speak to her. I don't want to be around her. I'm perfectly fine ending that friendship because of all the hurt I've been through. However, I also realize that IF I do want any chance of reconnecting with W down the road, a perfect opportunity lies ahead of me (starting with that response you mentioned). I'll need some time to process...
