Starsky.... thats a long term goal.... it has to start with convos, dating, exclusive and committed and eventually sex.
I do not expect a marriage proposal after our financial agreement is completed. It has to have a new beginning...doesnt it?
After 20 years of being together, I think it's entirely reasonable for the reconciliation to begin with a marriage proposal from him to you. He knows that what you want, and it's what you SAID you now INSISTED upon (unless I've misunderstood the last few weeks entirely).
Otherwise, you are destined for more of the same 'round-and-'round, and your words will ring hollow to him.
But I suspect this is ALL falling on deaf ears anyway -- ours to you, and yours to him.