Hi guys,

Just checking in.

Got through the weekend with ex-OW in town. I actually ignored it as best as I can and had a really great time Sunday with some good old friends. I admit, it was in the back of my mind that she was around and I couldn't wait for her to get on that plane...

Was feeling a little resentful and angry on Mon, but I kept it to myself- H contacted me and admitted he wants to "reach out" more often than he does. I was very honest and told him I was trying not to be reactive. He surprised me- he told me that no one in his life has tried harder than I have (and do) to make him happy- and he thanked me for being so loving and patient. It was very sincere and we've been moving closer since that- he's initiating the contact though.

He also told me yesterday kind of spontaneously that despite all we've been through and we're going through- he still loves me. He was really smiley when he said it...

I'm borrowing JJ's phrase now- Progress not perfection... I'm feeling really patient.