Good to hear about the friend, that will be nice to have a buddy around! I'd say go ahead and tell W - drop in conversation next time you see her- doesn't have to be a big deal. Since you don't know how long friend is staying anyway, it would be truthful to say he is "staying w. you temporarily", right? Good way of showing the "your own life" thing to W, if anything may pull her feelings toward you thinking of the idea of you going out single with buddy. There is a fine line there, but as long as she knows you're not dating, but "could possibly have opportunities" - think this is classic DB. Friend moving in may be that special event that helps draw you two closer! 'As if 'attitude is magical in all this- decide it is going to happen, just a matter of time. Remember what is making you and the sitch feel down is those sad thoughts..... I challenge you to see this in a new way. Like plan it all out "as if"- friend temporary stay, and W will be coming back later! Belief nurtures intention- as water and sunlight to a plant. Lots of us get caught up in the words and anti-M plans our S's seem to have- the wisdom is underneath all that. Those words and even papers is their discontent flying out at us. It seems so intimidating, but think about how a wall cracks- feels like it is so hard - takes SO much to make dents in it, then finally you end up hitting pressure points and it crumbles. I'm pretty sure this is how it happens often. Progress can seem slow, but you are making more than you think. Inevitibly, some thing(s) will happen that really get through and the pieces will just start falling down. Look at all the plants blooming around you- it is coming on day by day.... look for it, make it that way..... Been thinking a lot about relationships and energy lately. It occurred to me that a relationship is never over unless both people let go- -when one hangs on, it "feels" one-sided, but in the logical aspect, one person still holding on means there is likelihood it will resume. Even when both people "let go" there is still distinct possiblity it can happen again down the line. Feelings get buried, - not something that just dies, and is gone. I think we underestimate how much we can influence others in our lives. You are a strong part in this!! grin:
Master the self-fulfilling prophecy.. Act 'as if' it's going to happen and make it be!!