You are correct sir \:\)

I am trying to pick up on the subtle clues she is leaving, as to what she thinks is important. My theory is that she will communicate these needs, and not communicate things that, to her, are not important.

I am, in a non-obvious way, hanging on her every word.

Another positive step: As of 3 days ago, on MSN chat she is calling me by one of her pet names for me.