Yep, attached wasn't the right word... I agree that it can be easy to get used to something like this. I don't want to sound like I'm trying to tell you what do to or anything... but maybe keep in mind that it might seem harmless enough to be used to something like this... but that it could over time become something more. Their familiarity could slowly change into a kind of discomfort at the idea of them not being there anymore, especially the woman. Think of things from her perspective: do you think she would prefer that you liked having her around? How would she feel if you basically rejected her? How much i wonder does she need you? I'm just wondering if something that start out as a simple acknowledgement of her presence could grow.

I don't watch the Ghost Whisperer... well, maybe a few half programs when my DD was into it... but to me it would be an unnatural situation for her to become such a big part of your life that life didn't feel "right" if she was gone. KWIM? It's a slippery slope between telling yourself: "oh, she's just around... I don't mind... hmm, what has she been up to today... where is she?... is she still around?... I miss her". They can weave themselves into lives more deeply than you might think.... not saying that she has negative intentions. I'm sure she doesn't at all. Just keep an arms length yeah?