B, There is no right or wrong way when dealing w/mlcers. Try something new and if he reacts in a negative manner, you'll know not to do it again. It's okay to experiment, but watch his body language to see how he receives the action.
Your h sounds like he's settling down just a bit and maybe it's time to start that "looking into his eyes" when he's around you.
You'll know when the time is right to try something different.
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.
