I can see how easy it is to loose focus and get ones hopes built up. I actually find my self having less patience with things the older I get. when I was younger, I worked on projects that could take from 5 to 10 years to complete. I think this has given me some perspective on this process. at the same time, I don't want it to drag out that long.
I know she is being cautious herself. I remember when we got engaged, she wanted to keep it between the two of us for a while before we told anyone else. I think she will go down the same path as she will want to make up her mind and have this for herself if she choses to before she shares it with anyone else. I also feel that she is concerned about what response she will get from her family should she suddenly announce that she wants to give it another try.
Like we keep saying here Time is on my side.
Twisting on Life's Rope Me53 W53 M20 D21 D19 D16 BD 2-2013 D final 1-2015 _________________________ "Dream about tomorrow, Live for today, Learn from yesterday"