I've read all that stuff like The Game by Strauss, Robert Greene, etc years ago. I need to revisit it.
The second part is what I couldn't understand or get, is how do I apply to this situation like mine or Wolfie's, when somebody knows you from the inside out for several years. That's when it hit me just now, and I figure it out the dynamics of why you have to have them think differently about you. Because that is the excitement and the dynamics of when someone first meets you, like a first date. So if you are perceived as new, changing, mysterious, exciting, etc, it's almost like learning about a new person. If you aren't attracting them back, then either they have moved on or you are not changing.
I have these little blips of moments in my thoughts as of recently where I'm starting to see the whole DB process in synopsis, steps, processes and checkpoints. I think I'm starting to see the forest for the trees.
Step 1 is to accept the current reality. Make goals, changes, adapt, and conscientiously stick to them. Step 2 is to detach and GAL to boost happiness, purpose, self esteem, etc. Step 3 is to set boundaries to regain self respect, trust, intuition, confidence, etc. Step 4 is to develop independence and eliminate codependency and control. Step 5 is to redevelop your wants and needs. Step 6 (If applicable.) Is to put yourself and your children first. Step 7 is to allow time and space to heal.
Step 8 only comes, and revolves around attraction, once respect and trust is re-established if it ever is? Only then can you proceed to re attract, conscientiously and willingly.
"What is best for my kids is best for me" Amor Fati Link to quotes: https://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2879712