I wonder, since she's yearning for touch too, if this might work for you. What if you tell her how good it felt to hug and just let her know you won't read anything into it but goodwill in the moment or something. Suggest that if she was holding back because she didn't want you to misunderstand, that she doesn't need to worry about that.
If you can be honest about that, you might be able to show more affection to each other and build on that.
Adinva 51, S20, S18 M24 total 6/15/11-12/1/12 From IDLY to H moving out 9/15/15-3/7/17 From negotiating SA to final D at age 50 5/8/17-now: New relationship with an old friend __ Happiness is a warm puppy.
