Hi. Toots. Usual disclaimer re me being a vet but why tell him ? I would understand if H was coming forward more but I think the email was reaching out a little and I would see if he reaches out more first. I think you will know when it's time to tell him how you feel. In my sitch I also think W believes I have moved on re her She has reached out over the last few months but really she was just venting her sadness re our own sitch. I think we LBS's are always looking for signs of hope. Nothing wrong with that but if our WAS want to come home they have to do the work. I often think W would have to change so much to return but then I look at what she gave up to leave.
Stay strong Toots , you are obviously an intelligent person so I believe you will know when it's time.