I know the out of sight out of mind feeling well. I actually enjoy it because it feels like I am detaching well if I don’t have thoughts of W.
In regards to the timeline, I know we all logical think “okay I’m going to hold the fort for x amount of time before moving on”. But it very well might be the case that before your logical timeline runs out, that you emotionally will have a feeling of being done. And I think that’s okay.
I’ve started dating and while I have no intention of having a serious relationship for now, if I were to feel very emotionally attached toward another woman and we get along really well, I don’t think I would have trouble becoming more serious. I’m trying to not plan things out logistically and just go with the flow. Doing things and interacting with people who make me happy.