Hi Ovrrnbw, yes I don't know but I guess this is like moving on part II. I feel like I passed the moving on stage when I decided to give up, move, and start my life over again yet there are many feelings and questions that linger on. I haven't tried pursuing. I don't think I'd want to do that, and I haven't tried it aside from the sincere apologies I made earlier in the year, but I just wonder if I allowed the conversation to elongate and keep it light and airy if it'd make any difference. I don't think I will, but it's just something I wish cross off in my mind as I second-guess which method is best.
Maika, your message is helpful because it really spells out how to act and what it means to move on. I've been unclear about this but now I feel like I get it. I like your use of the word 'frolicking' because that's exactly what it was.
Quick update - so my husband called twice this evening to speak with our daughter. The second time he was on FaceTime and his eyes were puffy again and he looked sad. He hasn't been here for a few weeks but he'll be here on Christmas morning. He said tonight he'll spend a week here when he comes and he said he'll be coming more often after that. He said to our daughter "I'll explain more to you and mama when I come." Our daughter also asked the other day if he can sleep here on Christmas and he said "yes we'll discuss it." So something seems to be happening - it could always change though. My husband could meet some new fun easy 26 year old tomorrow and it'd probably throw off his whole plan. But I'm curious to see what he has in mind.