After reading and re-reading and re-reading your posts again, I've come to the conclusion you're pretty much saying "GO DARK" and "GAL". Am I correct?
I don't see another situation where the WA initiates as much contact as in mine...I mean, he's ALWAYS calling, texting, wanting to ML - he only moved out less than 2 weeks ago at my insistence. I guess what I'm getting at, is because of his constant interactions with me, it confused me as to what DB protocol to use.
And with me being the "distancer" in our R, talking with him more, all that, were 180's for me. I also thought by not giving him ultimatums about OW, letting him go as it were {he was going to do it anyway}, was doing the right DB thing. So, that has me a little confused.
However, as they say, if it's not working - try something new. And I'm willing.
Looks like I may lock up soon. I hate trying to come up with a new title!