Mr. Lost, I think you're doing great.
The changes to the house sound beautiful, and I agree, it would help win me over! I love a man who's handy around the house.
And the comment, "You have a place to study too" is HUGE I think because she said it when her guard was down....pretty telling I hope.
Just stay the course and no more conversations about relationships.
Here's a question that might be sort of personal....how is life in the intimacy department? Do you think she still desires you?