That is great news Denver. I would think that in this instance that you have to use some of your instinct and only take DB techniques for what they are worth. They are a guide, but in this set of circumstances, I would think coming out of the dark and opening up to her is what you should be doing. Just don't overdo it. Stick the proverbial toe in the water if you will. It sounds like she wants some reassurance from you which is a sign that she wants to be with you. Good luck. I will live vicariously through this since my W seems to be getting ever so distant from me.
M42 W38 D5D7 M8 Living as 'roomates' since 9-12-10 Moved out 1-7-11 FIL threatened to kill me 1-20-11