Thanks all. As LJ said - at least I have a new friend. This gal pal is one of my better new friends. We get along very well and understand one another well. A truly valuable friendship.

At this stage of the game to quote a poster who used to use the signature "No drama, no bullsh!t." Right or wrong that is how I am trying to live right now. It is the only way I can at this stage of the game.

Who knows ... given time after she works through whatever she needs to ..... but I am not getting my hopes up (or waiting).