Rebel without a clue

[MrBond]

Your insecurities stem from fear. It's unattractive. Would you want to go out with a woman who is clingy and afraid? YOU need to put your foot down and BE the man you once were.

This is why you need to read DB or DR right away.

"My poking seems to have had some effect though. W brought stuff up last night to continue on from where we left off. "

What you don't seem to get is that it's a BAD idea. All you're doing is having her focus on the negatives of your relationship. You need to switch things into the positive area and let it grow from there.