Sorry Sandi, I understand that this is the whole goal of detaching and dropping the rope. I know I'm still in the 'act if' stage and that is why your advice for dealing with her is so much appreciated. I don't talk to mutual friends about her, don't ask them questions about her. I haven't put my life on hold physically as I do get out with friends and meet new people, try new things but I know mentally I haven't quite got there yet.

Thank you for the kick in the ass too, I need the brutal truth at this moment in time. I guess that is my big question, does she really fear losing me? But my only way to find out is to drop the rope and move forward regardless. Feel free to hit me with the 2x4 anytime you see fit as looking back over my mistakes and regrets is something I am working on in IC.