Hmmmm...what is it with meeting these "younger" ladies, NYS? I've not been on the boards in quite a while but I just couldn't resist sharing that my sitch is so much the same: the mixed messages, WAS wanting to keep me reeled in, my finally letting go & moving on; and me meeting younger ladies. The energy is lots of fun & refreshing, but at the same time, I maintain my distance to avoid getting too wrapped up in their own dramas.
Best wishes to you and thanks so much for your insights when I was hurting so much. You helped me in more than a small way.
GG
"You got to know when to hold them, know when to fold them..." The Gambler