That is a very good question W2G. I have had similar questions in the past and still some lingering today. I think the difference is that I am becoming a veteran at this and I don't pay too much attention to it anymore. The negative me says we are not supposed to pay attention to what they say and do (from DB book). However, when the things that are said are positive we tend to latch to them and get our expectations up.
From what you write here, I would be encouraged but your H has also said some other things which don't inspire confidence.
One of the things I have noticed is we all have our antenas up and try to make sense of the things we see and hear from our WASs. If only my antena was activated prior to the bomb...perhaps I would not be in the situation I am in today. Hopefully in my next R (with my W or somebody else) I will be able to listen more without getting aggravated or judging. I think I am a much better H, father and person today and that is something we should all strive for. The rest hopefully will work itself out.
I am pulling for you.