You are dead on about everything you stated there Rahu. Some more information confirming your analysis:
I don't mean to go too far into our personal history, but we met in a behavioral health institute while both suffering heavily from depression. We both arrived within hours from each other, became friends, and eventually shared a kiss which released a tornado of energy that we both felt. The day after that kiss, we both heard talk of power issues which they say was out of the norm and rarely happened there.
We became each other's rock to rely on, but I can't help but think we tied each other down at times due to circumstances. We saw eye to eye on many things, but completely opposite on yet other things. She was stuck in a karmic marriage she desperately wanted to end but would not due to children and that has since ended in divorce. I know I played my part, but while depressed I was not thinking straight.
We have been on again off again. Never in a "relationship" by societal standards but both coming and going as we pleased. I can almost guarantee I was not the only escape from her failing marriage. We both noticed others would stare at us as if there was something of interest and what you say about that glow makes sense.
I just wanted to know whether I was another karmic connection like her ex husband and should cut her off right now, or there is a chance my involvement could benefit the both of us in the long run.