Turns out today WW did ask for something she had left behind (a grill) and I replied it was too late to pick stuff from my place (she left 16 months ago). She replied along the lines of "Oh I figured if you didn't use it..." As if we were buddies swapping stuff. They really have no idea of the impact they had. Anyway, I bet this is the last I hear from her on picking things left behind. I hope you'll find your formula to cut short on these requests.
I'm glad to see that you're enthusiastic about New Guy. Every relationship has good and bad reasons, highs and lows, things to fix and others to nurture. We all come with baggage. My IC told me that the separation is often the continuation of the R, but dating has taught me that every relationship is also the continuation of the previous one. I've had women react strongly to something that seemed banal to me, only to realize that it had to do with past relationships. Do I need to say it? Communication is the key. Love is not all you need. There will be arguments, disappointments, frustrations, despite our experience and newfound wisdom. We can't do perfect, but we can aim for better.
M39 D6 D3 (at S) S 2014-09 D 2016-09
"You can't start a fire sitting around, crying over a broken heart" - Bruce Springsteen.
