Thanks for the words Sandi... I understand exactly what you are saying, and I'm trying to back off when these chats come up, but what you have said is true for us LBS.. I get the feeling I do push the point too soon..
I also get the feeling she is worried about me moving on at the moment (not that I am looking to, but "as-if") and that is why she has warmed a bit.. That is just my opinion anyway.. Next time we have one of these chats if she initiates it, I will be a bit more non-chalant (for want of a better word)..
I am definitely enjoying my life more now that I am back in familiar surroundings, and that I am seeing my kids again.. I am wanting to make this work so I am taking heed of your words (and anyone else who has posted).. I've been the first one to admit I have had a few backslides, but they are getting fewer and further between..
Anyway, I'm taking a small win here I think.. As you all would have read earlier in my thread, soon after S, W changed her relationship status on FB to "single".. Well after our chat she has since hidden any relationship status (so it says none to show).. Nothing major I know, but to me it makes her seem less on the market..
Also, last night was a bit of a first in a while too.. I got a message later at night (around my bed time) asking how my day at work was.. Again, nothing major, but it sort of is for me as talk like that purely about my day hasn't happened in a while.. A small text chat ensued and I broke it off nicely after a few messages..
Me:35 W:31 S6 + S9 T: 10 years M: 7 years BD: 7/2014 S: 8/2014 W has new BF: 12/2014 Still fighting the good fight!!..