Yes I do agree that's how ideally it should be, what do you do if you can't get a D but are truly S?
My WH is going to make me wait 5 years, on the basis I will be worth more when we do D. I may never see or hear from him again. I filed for D which he did not acknowledge, he then cross filed which I did. If I date (not saying I will, although I may in the next five years) then I definitely will not consider myself wayward.
In Ireland (RD) it takes 5 years. In some parts of the world or in some faiths there is no D for women.
To my mind once there is S and a couple are living apart, no intention to R, then LRT sets in.
If your SO tells you get lost, no R, then one is free to date in my book. They sacked you as their partner. Often in addiction this happens, a SSM.
Wayward to me is an out of control EA or PA or series usually with someone in an M or R, or out hunting for a liaison. It implies need and addiction without confirmation of S. Even living together.
B we will work out a resolution, whatever happens and I am reluctant to speak for the amazing Rosa Linda although her generosity of spirit is apparent, I suggest we both offer you support in this.
You are doing fine, it sounds to me step one is carved and climbed on.
V
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to loose. V 64, WAW