Hi Luv, Your H's behavior sounds a lot like my H's behavior when he decided to re-commit to our M. H became quite clingy, very affectionate, wanted to talk about the R a lot. The verbal affirmations (ILY) didn't come easily or quickly yet. We have been piecing now since the end of November and the ILY's are just starting now... still far and few between though. I am trying to be patient with that.
I think it is great that you are reciprocating and giving him the message that you can see that he is trying. My H said it made such a difference that I would listen to him and validate his emotions during this time because he knew he had been a jerk and I had every right not to listen. But he needed that, desperately... to be listened to. So, when I did, it met his needs and moved him closer and closer to me emotionally.
