BrightFuture, Yes, moodiness, short tempered dislike friends and picked up new ones, etc. The list could go on and on for little signs that things were changing.
There's no way that we can predict whether he is close to the end or not. It will end when he's ready to end it, i.e., he's resolved his issues. It could be another year or 2 or 3 or even longer, it all depends upon his issues. That's why it is important to not focus on the stages or the length of time that is discussed all over the forum. It's important to remember that you are now on his time clock, which runs very slowly.
I would think he's just getting comfortable being friends right now. Reconnection will not begin w/you. You will be the very last person in his reconnection chain.
B, I'm glad you are feeling a bit better now. MLC doesn't happen over night and it's one of those deals where it just keeps up on you and them BAM! You are hit right between the eyes. The mlcers have these underlying uncomfortable feelings for years and they do not discuss what is on their minds w/us. They think we should be aware of what is going on w/them...unfortunately...the crystal balls do not work on this type of situation.
You've come a long way and now that you have a better understand of what is going on and w/your detachment, you definitely are in a better place.
Hang in there!
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
