I'm back, things have changed

All things must come to end.  Back in 2010 my relationship simply faded away.  We had explored a lot within the limitations of our relationship but it got stale, and as it did, it started to feel more and more like cheating and brought on plenty of guilt.  We are still friends,  send an annual birthday, how's it going email but that is about it.  However,  I have news!