Yeah....she moved out in June of 2017 so it's been almost 3 years since she has been in the house. It was my safe play as well because I think as the LBS you always assume it's just a matter of time before they wake up and come running back because they see the new you. I just don't think that happens in the vast majority of situations but that is what we hang on to.
Taking that initial step of dating is one thing but when you find someone that is worth it, to continue dating, it's a struggle because in the back of your mind you know that's the final step. No big deal if you have been divorced for years but for us newbies it's hard.