Hi GAG....Finally had a chance to catch up with your tread.
GAG you are so patient and methodical and you have made incredible progress in reconnecting with your EX. You seem to be doing all the right things. But you also mentioned that you think that he is still in replay...wouldn't that mean that he may not be quite ready to go any further at this stage? Not sure if they all follow the same pattern...
I re-read Hearts Blessing's 6 stages of MLC. Here is the link if anyone needs a refresher.