We have been apart for at least 5-6 weeks and as you know it was very difficult. I don't think my W thought she was going to miss me but we have too strong a bond/love between us. In fact she has said I need you in my life and don't want to detach. Since our last silence we have been communicating regularly and it's been very consistent and very positive. In fact 2 nights ago she came to pick up our dog that I was sitting and she asked me for a hug, not a friend hug but a " I love you" and " I miss you " hug...we said we cared for each other and we are there for each other no matter what...It has always been her and I and it still is...I just don't know where she is at....she is in OR but I'm not worried at all, it's a total rebound and it's been going on for maybe 3-4 months...but she needs someone there...so, she see's the change in me in fact my therapist and friends see the change in me.....and it's very positive....I know we have a strong bond, 13 years of it.....I'm just keeping my distance, it seems to get a reaction from her..she is making all the contact....and it seems to be positve and more and more consistent.....I know she wouldn't be doing this if she was very serious about someone else, she doesn't operate that way.....so, I'm wondering how she will cross the line to come home....the baby steps are very tiny and slow..but positive...what do you think?