I honestly cannot say "@" is going to fill that role because I've never gone out with her. But I can tell you my feelings are a lot stronger for "@" than before I went out with "&". With "@" we are both great at communicating with each other, understanding each other with empathy, sympathy and consideration. This is KEY to every relationship and was missing in my relationship with "&". I definitely agree. I am willing to pursue this with all I got. It's just timing. When the timing is right...