Not a problem. Two more quick updates: first, as of day before yesterday, this most recent girlfriend broke up with me a third time (this time without actually getting back together).

But secondly, I find that last thing so funny that it's put everything into perspective. Which means that when I read my summary above, it sounds pretty whiny. Sorry about that. I'm really much happier than that sounds, and at this point, I'm looking forward to the next evolution, whatever it brings.