Hey LN
I spotted a laugh emoji in there somewhere
You are going through the next stage now, which is great as you are dealing with and processing this shit show slowly but surely.
I think it is Booyah who advised you to never say never and be like a good boy scout, 'always prepared' If you look at my early posts when I fist joined SI, I too was firmly convinced that my ex was never coming back too. I could not for one moment have envisaged a time where he might want to and that helped me to move forward and stay NC.
I was right about him never coming back, but now I suspect that may be my choice.
The reason I mention this, is that I agree with Booyah and others who have suggested that she will at some point try to return, at that point you need to stay strong. People here will help you as they have me, through each step of the way. Her actions have identified her as a selfish person, who likes to have her own way and on her own terms. She has a large ego and will not take kindly to you calling the shots and removing her options.
You won't thank me for saying this right now, but long term she has done you a huge favour. I think had you stayed together, she would have made your life miserable, filled with pain, cheating and suspicion. I am confident that you will go on to meet someone who loves you whole heartedly, who respects you, values you and to whom you are her world.
You are getting through each day and as I said earlier, already showing positive signs that you are experiencing the stages of grief. Remember, every day is one step closer to the hurt healing and a happier future. Just keep doing anything you can to make it through the day, it will become ever so slightly easier as those days tick by. Be prepared for the bad days to hit usually when you start to feel better, tell yourself it is normal and that tomorrow will be better. I could go a few days feeling a little stronger and then wham! something would trigger real bad day and the tears would flow, but I learned to recognise these days and to just make it through them, knowing they would pass.
Please forget the OBS and phone shit, none of it is helping you, you need to prioritise and focus. OBS is not your problem, nor is OM and right now, SO certainly isn't.
Thanks for answering my questions lol, though a little more detail would have been helpful
So here are 5 more, think about the answers, they are to help you to see more clearly.
1) What is so special about her that you think you would not find in someone else?
2) If you were older and had a son your age, would you be happy with her as his partner? if yes or no, why?
3) What is it you love about her?
4) What do you dislike about her?
5) Have you ever cheated on her, or considered it, whether EA or PA? If yes why, if No why?
You are correct, she is not coming back right now, neither myself or anyone else is going to tell you any different. As for whether she does in the future, only time can tell, but more importantly you may not want her back by then.
Keep talking and posting, you're doing well and I am delighted to hear that you have not contacted her, maybe that is why you are venturing towards the next stage, acceptance.
BD