In the email he basically explains he doesn't want to talk about things anymore, no more R talks. He was the one who started them, but I'll let it go and not mention "Hey but you were the one who would start most of them!" Not important. He said he knows I'm not happy about some of the crap he's pulled. True. He said he's seen the changes but point blank says he's not sure they are real and wants to make sure they stick. Legitimate concern. He said he's had a great time with me in recent days and is looking forward to taking me out for my birthday and he's been very happy spending time with me. He said he's always loved sleeping in bed with me at night, and no mention of our sex life, which I'll be honest I know has a lot to do with him not leaving entirely. He said that he loves to snuggle and now that he's brought it to my attention how much he missed it, I've done a great job snuggling. A nice thing to read/hear. But he said it's time to bury some topics, some things that have happened and let them go. He literally mentioned burying them outside in our back yard in a box and never talking about them again. He also said OW was the worst person he's ever met and wants nothing to do with her in any circumstance. That was really great to read/hear.
So basically he gave me a "blueprint" of what he needs now. He said nothing of what other changes he needs from me really except we need to stop talking about certain things and people (he was very specific so I am not confused) and move forward slowly. For both our sakes.