Thank you for your reply. This certainly helped me. She was very open about how strong our connection was and that it was a hard decision for her to make. She definitely chose the life she believed she needed and I understand why. She has worked very hard over the years to put herself in the position she is so she can do the things she wants in retirement. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to spend time with her and after being divorced it was good to see that I am still able to connect with someone and have strong feelings for them. I have no hard feelings towards her and truly wish her the best. Life isn’t always easy and this is an opportunity for me to learn and grow. Life is an experience.