the reply from Libby:
"thanks......
I'm glad you have been a part of my life, shane, in spite of, or maybe because of the pain involved. I hope you will continue to be. It's been really enlightening getting to know you again.
Libby "

and my e-mail back to her:
"I think the feeling is mutual.

I am glad I have been able to clear up all the shit that happened at the end of our relationship. I will always be hurt that I was cheated on but I have forgiven you and am actually glad in a way that it happened. It helped both of us realize the relationship was not right for us and move on. I am also glad to hear that neither of us was really in love, though we thought so @ the time. Somehow it makes it easier to become friends again knowing that I didn't walk out on someone who was in love with me. I know it sucked at the time, and that you have had a hard time dealing with it since, but I know for certain that we both did what was best for us then, and now. I honestly hope things work out for you and Mark ... I hope he reciprocates your feelings ... it sucks when that doesn't happen.

I care about you more than I ever though I could ... I think I would actually put you on my list of close friends right now ... I never though that would ever happen with us. There are days when just reading your LJ gets me annoyed ... but I know that it is just who you are and I let it go ... everyone gets annoying once in a while so why should you be any different. I am sure there are days when you read my e-mails and posts and think to yourself "how did I ever think I was in love with her? ... we are so different!" I know we are different, that is good I think ... it gets boring when all your friends have the same thoughts and feelings as you do.

Keep in touch and keep your head up ... remember I am always here if you need to sound off.
Shane"