Plus many more....DBing working or wishful/hopeful thinking?
Sounds like positive steps to me Just celebrate them internally and continue with your DB'ing. It seems pretty clear that what you're doing is working, so the key now is to keep doing it! That's the core of DB'ing, do what works and quit doing what doesn't work.
Read up on the distance/ pursuit dynamic as well. You've pulled back and now he's starting to pursue, it's important for you not to pursue because he will go back to distancing.
Just celebrate them internally and continue with your DB'ing. It seems pretty clear that what you're doing is working, so the key now is to keep doing it! That's the core of DB'ing, do what works and quit doing what doesn't work. 
