Thanks Another Stander. I really appreciate you taking the time to reply. It really does help me cope. I am curious how "Retrouvaille" went for you. I will have to check out your thread.
It went well, W and I have been doing the followup exercises every evening and we seem to be connecting pretty well. We're hugging 2 or 3 times every time she comes over, leaning against each other, even a kiss here and there. W has REALLY opened up and is exploring some things she's kept bottled inside for years and years. She says it's like a great weight has been lifted from her. Still no talk of reconciling or moving back in, but I told her to take her time with it, no pressure from me.