Originally Posted by Missy

but if you both are hurt and you both want each other but intentionally avoid each other than you are inadvertently pushing each other further away. You both seem to make steps to converse but neither of you want the first step. I know in the past you have given many first steps, but maybe the first steps to real communication and breaking down the barrier between you. This is the only true way to know if it is enough. It is emotionally draining to work on the relationship, but no more emoitionally draining than avoiding and not knowing for sure.