Lisa, I wasn't suggesting long in depth convo's with your X, I have always felt that you are comfortable in your own mind as to the why's and wherefores and are also secure in the knowledge that this is not about you per say. I understand you have no need to revisit the past I really do get that.
You are a confident and obviously intelligent woman. I don't see you as putting your life on hold for your H either. You have reached a point of friendship and I think you and he will always have a bond, maybe easier (forgive this) by not having children together. Yes they are a blessing but often complicate things too.
I just sense indecision and was trying to move things along_see I don't have your patience.I also know your bio clock is ticking.So far you have been doing great following your gut instincts so I truly hope by January all will be revealed.

I would love to write to your X and say that you are forming a strong and seriously sensual attachment to a certain person and would he mind if you followed your desires---what do you think he'd say?
Enjoy Sunday it's supposedly going to be v cold, so you might need to cosy up for the body warmth.