I am glad you have been able to keep busy, it is very important that you do that even though it can be hard, I know been there done that.
You really just have to keep going with doing things for you that make you happy. I am proof that this does work, just from this weekend.
Not sure about how you would get him to spend a particular date with you, I think the more wise experienced ones will be able to advise on that one.
It is all about respect, I learn't from this that my H had no respect for me but I think he has now found respect for me, given what I have been doing without him and he has definitely noticed that.
Keep at it Eskimo, better go and do some work now, will be back after our morning meeting.