Sorry to hear that you're finding it a bit tough to be back at the house. I have to confess I've missed hearing you referring to Daft Lass Actually that term used to irk me a bit, but now you're able to say it with much more detachment. You feel very different from where I am sitting, OD...in a good way. I'm sorry Daft Lass hasn't come to her senses (yet).
In regards to the lady friend, it's tricky territory isn't it. Let me ask - what do you want to come from this lady friend? Are you open to a romantic relationship with her, and just need to work things through in your own time? If this is the case, then trust in the process....you'll get there in the end but it will take time and it sounds like you are being honest with where you are at which is great.
I'm sort of in a similar position though in my case I don't want anything more than friendship with this new guy friend I've made. In some ways, that leaves me even more confused as to how to proceed as I don't really know what he wants and I'm not yet game to ask.
Anyway, there will be an answer, OD, let it be....
H 37 Me 36 Together 15 years Married 5 years No kids BD Apr 2014 H moved out 2 Jun 2014