I've been trying to do it in a way that is friendly and non threatening and no R talk unless she does. I think it's working, she text'd me today, which she never does, asking me how my day is going, beating me to the punch!! I started this limited last week, just saying hi, etc. Today was the first day she did it first! Small, small, baby step... I know... be cool!
Great! Yes, don't get too carried away b/c by this evening she may be different. If so, still be cool. Before this has healed, you will see a lot of mood shifts.
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!