Originally Posted by ScottB
She has her pain from her past and I have mine, and we've shared those stories. We've only been out three times, but it has been nice.

uuuummmm no! Hangout have fun and hook up.

Originally Posted by ScottB
The ex is the ex. I try not to see or talk or deal with her, but for the kids sake I feel like I got to balance being an A-hole with my space.

Why do you have to be an a-hole? Because you professed your undying love to her again and she rebuffed you?

Originally Posted by ScottB
The girl I mentioned above is someone I could probably get serious with, and so I'm trying to take my time and make sure I'm not moving too fast

You are noving too fast. You are not even divorced and just told your W you will give her another chance.

Originally Posted by ScottB
Because of this new woman I can see more holes in my relationship than I had already seen.

What???? 3 dates

Originally Posted by ScottB
This new woman seems to accept those parts.

What???? 3 dates

Originally Posted by ScottB
She seems to want to know me in a different way, she's curious and kind and seems trustworthy.

What???? 3 dates

Originally Posted by ScottB
The next woman I'm fully with, I need to make sure that she accepts all of me. Not just the successful, athletic, fit, self but also the other stuff - the more vulnerable creative, parts.

Somebody has a high opinion of themselves lol.

Originally Posted by ScottB
Anyhow, I think of you all as friends. You've been very good to me and very kind over the past year and a half since I began posting. I really appreciate what the veterans here do. There were times when I had no one to talk to and this message board was there for me. Thank you. I appreciate all of you.

You're welcome!