Is this piecing?

[alice444]

More positives - I must say. I was in a good mood after the seder - just proud of myself - and the HUG. Pity hug or not, IT'S THE FIRST AFFECTION I RECEIVED FROM HIM WITHOUT ASKING. And I got a touch on the back after that.

WOW. That is big, I think! Drink it in, but stay strong in your plan.

So we watched tv and I noticed a dance of body language. At first, we were on separate ends of the living room clinging to our respective cats.

I'm sorry, but that is just TOO funny- your "respective cats"???BWAHAHHAHA

and he was on half the couch leaving room for me.

People - REMEMBER HIS BELOVED CAT? THE ONE WHO GOT A VALENTINE? THE ONE WHO GETS ALL THE LOVE AND AFFECTION IN THIS HOUSE? HE ACTUALLY LEFT THE CHAIR WITH THE CAT TO SIT ON THE COUCH. WHERE I WAS SITTING.

According to him, he wanted to "stretch out" but he didnt, he sat on the couch - with me.

Compare this to months ago when he would jump away if I got even close to him.

Double WOW. You're beating the cat! Hooray! Sorry, I know it's serious, but the cat thing-- a valentine- ?? I love that he was the one who made the move here. That is huge, HUGE!

BUT THIS IS CRAZY I THOUGHT WE WERE DONE THIS WEEK. I AM SEASICK FROM THIS DANG ROLLERCOASTER.

I bet- you've been through the ringer lately. Reading his behavior, though, maybe he's just totally confused about what he wants now- maybe whatever you're doing is starting to cause him to question what he really wants. He certainly seems to be drawing closer to you. Just take care of yourself so that if he (temporarily) draws back or lashes out, that you've got a full metal jacket on to deflect. I feel happy for you and hope you get more good stuff!