Hi Jackie,

You are so conflicted I honestly can’t advise you to do one thing or another. (A first for me! LOL)

I will say this. Your whole post is a big resounding “Yes, but…”

Maybe honor your “but”s. Dare I say move out of the village. Perhaps get a good therapist. By knowing “YOU” inside and out, what makes you tick and why… Plus a good dose of time and distance…

Maybe in a three or four years you two can start over ~ fresh. As old friends turned strangers now becoming new lovers.

Good Luck,

Inky