Taking a breather sounds like a good idea as the contact you've been having sounds like quite a lot at such an early stage and with OW still somewhere in the mix.
I never once saw anyone post - Wow, I took that a little too slowly....only ever too fast. And this sounds a little too fast right now IMHO.
Gentle withdrawal, space for you, occasional contact, no R discussions and absolutely no expectations. Then if he consistently comes forward, you'll be pleasantly surprised and can move gently forward yourself...
JMHO of course and I hope things continue to move (very slowly!!!) in a positive direction
T 13 M 7 Me 48 H 46 SS 15 BD 7.14 PA D final 5.16 (H filed)
We receive & we lose, and must try to achieve gratitude & embrace with whole hearts whatever of life that remains after the losses - Dubus