Zephyr, thanks for replying again, I appreciate it. Yes, your story and others have been educational. From reading yours and other's stories, it is interesting to hear about "loving without needing." Sadly my "need" for my W may have been the only reason I stayed with her.
Overcoming codependence is not fun. And being an introvert on top of it! I had one person I felt comfortable with in the entire world, ONE.
My discussions with female friends really aren't much different than male friends. But females are typically much better at "understanding."
Here's one thing I panic about regularly... I "stand", she moves on, with someone new, and is happier without me. Why did I wait? Obviously everyone has had to make that choice, but it has to be just gut wrenching the entire time! And in the end, when it doesn't pay off anyway? Ouch!
