It can go a long way toward detachment. I have to ask why your ego needs that type of confirmation.
I for one committed that if I were to become single, I would go a year without dating. Cathartic or whatever, it seems like a prudent idea. If you don't address the emotional luggage that leads to your break up, you are destined to bring it to your next relationship. Happens all the time. Most LBH reach conclusions upon BD that ultimately make them a better partner. GAL, IMO works to make us centered, autonomous and confident mates. Doing so through confirmation of another W interest is not the same. Much as the dynamic with OM in an affair sitch. It seldom works out well.
Search a church series by Andy Stanley "The New Rules for Love, Sex & Dating"
Hope this helps.
M 53 W 54, M since 98 D15, D19 8/2013 discovered EA, W maintained contact with OM until 10/14 7/2/17 W said she wanted S, 7/25/17 moved out of MBR 12/17 W says moving out 5/18, W still in home.
