Ny, that's awesome advise and right along the lines of what I was planning. As far as her family, I haven't spoke to any of them since this happened. The mutual friends haven't heard much of anything from me in a long time either.
Thorn, thanks for keeping up on this with me buddy!
Me 34, XF 27 Many years together Son 4 Engaged Not engaged Many false starts by XF 7/16 new girlfriend comes into my life 2/17 girlfriend moves in my home