W got on the phone when I called S5 g'night and asked me about my Dad. Talked to me about her GM's loss, and when she noted that she wouldn't be going to the funeral due to the expenses, I offered to pay for half her flight. W thanked me, but declined, seemed to warm up a bit.
She seemed concerned about my father, and shared with me her feelings about her GM, giving me a chance to do better listening. We planned together about S5's whereabouts, and W seemed more than willing to let me have him to do my Gulf of Mexico outing, admitting that she hoped to go out Wed and Fri eves. I think this was a test, and when I did not react but agreed to her request of childcare, she brightened.
I have to support her need to grow/explore, being confident in myself, and knowing that she won't find anything better out there than what I have to offer.
I look better, business is booming, and I'm a great dad. I just need to soften my approach (even boundary setting) with her, and if I ever get the chance again in a new R, romance her off her feet. Because I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and dogonnit, people like me! (to quote Stuart Smalley )
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