rh, I'm very happy that you and your h sat down and had a good discussion. At least you both received some clarity on how each of you feels and now you both have a good idea what the other is thinking.
I agree w/uR...the next time you are around those other women, knock their socks off w/your new found confidence.
Go girl!
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.