That is a great belief to be able to have. It will shape your actions,behaviours and results. Since our holiday I have let my W's actions dictate my belief that it will end and this has affected me and I unconsciously may have headed in that direction. I still have no reason for high hopes but I am regaining my confidence and positivity.
Z, if my W reached out and placed a hand on me I would not sleep.It would be too huge a moment. I am a little jealous, but I am happy for you.
The next question is for me though may help you see the different place you are at now. Can you outline a little about how things were during your dark years when W didn't want anything to do with you? If you prefer not dwell on the past,i can understand that, but as I said maybe it will enhance the progress in your mind.
R 25 years M 14 years S11 & S13 Working on it alone since Oct 2014 M in trouble a lot earlier (~2 years) Feb 2016. 1st R chat in a yr. Next R chat Aug'17 Still together