Hello WMLC. I've just completed reading your thread. I will be able to post more tomorrow, but for now just let me say that I don't think you should initiate D with the intent of causing her a sense of loss. IMHO, there are some other things you can do.
Just wanted to let you know I've seen your shout out. Talk tomorrow.
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!