She has been sounding needy lately, I noticed that too, possibly a side effect from the detaching and me not pursuing her like I normally do. If I did wrong let me know but yes when she was sad, teary eyed and reaching out and told me she loved me and asked me i still loved her, I did tell her that I love her, if that was wrong, say so. I was being honest but masculine at the same time, I didn't buckle, I maintained my composure, didn't melt in her arms but she did melt in mine, I held her.
There ya go. Being that strong wall that I mentioned earlier gets these kinds of results. I don't think saying I love you was too much because it was on your own terms, and not an act of pursuit. Sounds like you are making some huge changes for the better. I am sure she is noticing. "Hold on to Your N.U.T.S" would be a good read for you right now, it would really cement what you are doing.
Spellfire aka Mike
"Women do not like controlling men. They respect and are attracted to men who control themselves. They ultimately are repelled by men who allow themselves to be controlled." -S&A
