I don't really believe in 'MLC' - I do believe that at different times of our lives we can have a 'transitional crisis'....age doesn't always seem a good gauge.
I agree.
Stay mysterious/dim and focus on what he was attracted to originally. Sounds like it is working a little bit already. Leave the exposure alone for right now until you get some more feedback because you don't want to scare him away to her either.
Hang in there. The DB coach has helped me a lot btw. I can't recommend one enough.