I have read through and followed this thread thoroughly! I have learned from the advice & also learned that even though all situations are similar, there are different things that work for different people/personalities...I am by no means in any position to give advice given my own current situation, but I would definitely want to be where you are today Denver! To have a chance at true reconciliation & to have grown & realized what is truly important would be ideal for many of us on here. You are one lucky man to have a second chance at what you truly want. I applaud you for how you have handled yourself & truly hope/pray that I am where you are at some day (second chance).
Suppo,
Denver earned the right to get to this place, by putting in all the hard work over a LONG period of time, and learning how to set boundaries and not take his wife back too easily. He and I will probably always disagree about EXACTLY where that line should be drawn, but he DID DRAW IT, and his wife responded.
NOW comes the time to rebuild their love and trust for each other, and to begin to fully meet each other's emotional needs.