Seems like a positive baby step to me. Just listening, not offering any additional 'insight' or opinion, is something my DB coach has suggested would be helpful in my situation, and it seems like that's just what you did...
Me: 36 Her: 35 Together 7/09 Married 8/7/10 Separate rooms since at least April 11 "I've decided I want a divorce" 12/5/11 She moves out of state/files 2/7/12 Dissolution final 5/12