Newbie seeking some experienced advice

[Train]

Nick, financial stability is important to most women. Wealth is usually not.

Re: the interactions with your W, you're seeing positive improvements - even if small - when you're backing off and giving her space. When you allow your feelings/W's positive responses to hurl you back in, your W backs off.

Read the "pursuit-distance" link that Cadet included in his initial post to you. It's solid gold.