FWIW I very much think you are doing the right thing with the plumber - regardless of how it turns out. Either way you'll grow from it and be more certain if seeing him again or moving on is the right thing. Very good feeling about that.
I just so totally get it about the pain and loneliness at night. This time I agree with your dad. It's just a matter of time. It may be sooner or it may be later but it will be. Very good feeling about this too.
Glad you are staying and posting - mostly because it's what's right for you, but also because I'd miss ya if you left.
DonH Midwest Me 56 WAW-EXW 55 Met 11/95 / Married 5/00 Bomb 6/20/05 / She Filed on 6/2/06 / Divorced on 10/9/06 4 who'd qualify as GF since D & dated about 25 women since D