[s]No[/s] affair, no feelings...is there hope? III

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So W left today, will be gone for a few weeks. We parted on a good note, no anger or fighting today. Last night, she made a request for one night in the bed but I stood my ground. Told her she was welcome to sleep there, but I would be as well. She said she wasn't going to sleep in the bed with me, and slept in 'her' room. No big fuss. Woke me up early this morning asking if I didn't want to spend some time with her before she left (aka help her pack). I didn't jump, but I did give her a ride to the airport.

She has texted me several times since, including a message that said "I'm hungry and don't know what to eat." Ha! Even if I wanted to, not sure if I can help with that from another country... these dynamics are so deeply ingrained. I'm feeling positive, though, about the fact that the anger she shows when I've started standing up to her doesn't last. I think this is important and encouraging that I'm headed in the right direction. Looking forward to focusing on myself while she's gone and having a dose of 'true' separation.