Did it further your cause? Well, my personal feelings on this is that any time together that is not negative is a good thing. I think you displayed poise and a positive attitude that she noticed.
Several of her comments seem to indicate that she's still not real comfortable with the new arrangements. Don't make the mistake of attaching significance to that in terms of YOUR relationship. Remember, no expectations.
In situations like these I think the best you can hope for is to store up as many positive interactions as possible. Make yourself a better and stronger person so that she sees that you are living a good life. Be the attractive man that you were when you first met, planting seeds of doubt in her mind about whether her decision was a good one or not.
I think you did well. I don't think that this one night carries any huge significance to your overall goal of restoring the marriage. It's another step in the journey.
If you can keep having these types of interactions, you improve your chances that she begins to question herself and maybe rethink her decision.
Keep in mind though that every stumble carries more weight than any single positive. You can't afford to go off the deep end in your loneliness or desperation. This is where you focus on yourself to get YOUR act completely together.
Remember the idea of the alpha male. Confident, decisive, and take charge, but at the same time loving, considerate, and selfless. You are in the proces of becoming her best friend, simply because you love her and want the best for her.
This dinner shows that you are capable. Can you keep it up?
Blessings,
bill
"Don't tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon."
