Doesn't it imply that I'll be around if she changes her mind? If she were to say that she doesn't want a romantic relationship with me, that would be a defining moment for me. For a long time, I felt I had moved on and got to a point where the thought of her being in a new relationship didn't bother me. Then she found that lump in her chest and the thought of losing her to cancer scared me. Being with her through that process brought us closer again and although I haven't let my guard down, I can now see us at least trying to build a new relationship.

But if she was to say she doesn't see that happening, then her messaging me all the time and wanting to hang out, means she has friend zoned me big time and I completely misread all signals. I don't take her out to dinners these days, nor do we do any of the things we used to do as a couple, but she still wants to be around me all the time. I see that as a positive sign. But if she hasn't felt that at all, I am wasting my time here.

I mean, she could call me if she changes her mind but I don't want her to think she can. Should she?


Me: 38
Stbxw: 35
No kids
Mini bd: February 6, 2019
ONS confirmed Sept 7, 2019
Told her to move out: September 8, 2019
W moved out: September 28, 2019
Divorce filed by me: September 23, 2019