Addie, I would say this is sign, a good one. I like your perceptions about the conversation - you are right to question things, especially if they really didn't pertain to you. I will bet you are right, these were about the OM and a possible blow out they had.
Your answer was perfect, lots of hard work ahead of both of you. I guess I would also ask him what he needs and write them down - this shouldn't be a total one way street. Just my opinion. I don't think I would like if W asked me for a laundry list of stuff that needed to change, we both need to change and would "personally" rather have a conversation and write them down together. I would have the list in the back of my mind though. Again, just my thinking.
I am happy for you Addie, keep it up and go slow.
CBK
M=46 W=47 M=24 (together 26) D21, S19 Bomb 3/16/08 OM 3/28/08 WAW moved out 5/16 Divorce final 10/09