She made numerous comments on how good I look and in the past I would look at those as being good signs, and now I find that I am ambivalent when I hear them.
It's great you're no longer overanalyzing her meanings. "You look great"--it's okay to feel ambivalent today, validated your workouts are bearing fruit tomorrow, and sad it's not enough to rekindle the relationship this weekend. I agree not overanalyzing is a sign you're making progress on detaching.
Originally Posted by SaltyDog
She's pushed my boundaries a few times and I've pushed right back, and to my surprise she "seems" to be accepting them.
Sticking to boundaries--wonderful! "You: I won't be talked to that way on the phone. Her: Well, you're a monkey's--CLICK." Boundaries don't attempt to influence others, so it's also fine if she doesn't accept them. Keep setting healthy boundaries (which control you and your behavior) and reap the rewards.
Originally Posted by SaltyDog
I leave on Friday for an 8-day trip by myself to go hiking, fishing, kayaking, etc. and can not wait!
