As Altair says Feyth big hug for getting through that talk without falling apart. I think I would have been shivering in a corner of the room if that was me.
However it looks like all your hard work has paid off and you took that with the dignity of someone who reslises she has done all she can. And as far as how you looked, I expect his 23 year old friend is scratching his head in amazement at what he is throwing away!
Me - 47 H - 45 D-16 M - 6 years Separated - May 16
Don't leave me behind can't you see me I'm shining... (Years & Years - 'Shine')