It sounds like you handled yourself pretty well on the talk with your wife. I think the fact that your wife opened up a little to you is a good sign also. My husband and I are trying the dating thing as well. We went to the mall and then out to dinner last night. Had a few beers. It was nice. We stayed away from talking about anything serious. We talked about old times and how crazy we use to be when we first started dating. We came home and sat out by the pool and listened to some music and had another beer. I think taking your wife out to play pool is a great ideal. What else does she like to do or that she use to do when you first met but doesn't any more?