If only

she had said something last Spring when first she "realized" or actually "fell" in love....

Perhaps I would not have been open to renewing my former relationship with B.

I don't know, though. But perhaps.

Still, it's just as well. The factors and concerns that brought me to making this move are independent of things with B. I think I first began to entertain the need to "dial it down" when A2 started sounding increasingly serious about running for statewide president. As I contemplated that, I could see a future where instead of the hassle of a 75 minute commute to see each other, there's be a parsity of quality time together. The job she's going after can be very, very taxing. I think she'll need her friends (including me) to help support her.... but I am hard pressed that she could sustain HER side of a true relationship while serving in that capacity.

So, it's as well to get this change made now.... Nuff said.