Hi Anita & Teak,

Anita – I hope things have cooled down a bit for you now? Things got very warm here in the UK, but not as bad as where you are I imagine. I have been trying to visualise what you mentioned, in calm moments, myself in my new place alone and it doesn’t seem as shocking or sad as I thought it would.

My ex is due to move out within the week, and I still have a few weeks living in this property on my own. Though I am feeling a bit emotional and nostalgic, I still know that breaking up is the right thing to do. Though we do seem both to want to be friends going forward, which is great. I feel like the stress of trying to buy this new house and of moving out at different times, speaking with solicitors and arranging moving etc are all adding to the stress, therefore I feel that when moving is done, although there might be sad times, it hopefully will feel like a new start, and a new chapter.

I find myself a little anxious sometimes, but I am patient with myself, as I’m sure it’s normal with all these changes going on at the same time. I find quiet with reading, meditating and running. Though the sense of disquiet doesn’t seem to leave for the moment.

I hope you are both well, and that life is positive for you both.

D