Dear Paul,
Have some time now - read things more closely. Lots of comments to make hope it helps. First, your W is seeing changes as you suggest and she will believe them when they last. If she didn't have any intention of working things out -she would have said something about the changes and how they never last. Not commenting is just as loud a comment. I think you said that you were doing the NC things which is different and reminding her that you love her is always important.
Second, you said that you had a good day... enjoy... it happens. She is able to admit things because she has the time and space to think. Women know how they feel - they need time to recognize what they think and then how to integrate the two in making a decision.
I wasn't clear about why you thought your timing was off?
Third, she is your W - you don't have to compete with OM - that is their job - to figure out to get her - you already do and you know how to keep her - just do it.
Fourth, she does not have all the cards, it takes two to have a R - you each have something for the other. Use what you have -else you would not have been a couple in the first place.
Hang in there. You are doing fine! Read more of the stories in here and see what you can learn. Keep posting for more support. Everyone is great and has something to offer. Check in later.


Me late 50's
M 9/06
D 4/11