So, I decided to go back a bit and read your sitch since I last posted to it.
Correct me if I am wrong, but you have been dating this girl for a WEEK?!? You are calling it an R and you are seeing a future? I just read some posts from you about 2 weeks ago where you were kind of pining for your wife.
I am scared for you. I am not going to lie. You are just getting to know eachother and the way you write, I would think it would have been atleast months of seeing her.
What's the rush? Why so hot and heavy in a week? Pet names? Asking for goodnight calls? Speaking of relationships?
Am I missing something here???
The smartest thing I did was give myself some time where I was totally done with my ex and not involved with anyone else, just living my life. Savoring that time. Focus directly on me and my daughter, not if I am messing up a new R or what have you. Just GAL, raise my child, build my career, spend time with friends, get some new hobbies...... That time was invaluable to me.