I'm glad to see Artista say this about the kissing. I had started a response about that very subject, and then deleted it.
IMHO, mouth on mouth, passionate kisses.......or the lack of them, tell the real story about a woman's current feelings for that man. Some W's have sex, but don't really engage in kissing. When that happens, something is not right. She is either just wanting to hurry and get through the sex act b/c she's not into it (for various reasons); or she is holding some anger against him; or she has another guy in her head.
My question to Jim, is who initiated? If you did, why........since you were planning the talk? Was it a test?
If you have the talk, and if she says she is committed, I think you need to bring up the subject of her wedding ring. And, don't jump in about you losing your ring. This is about her commitment and why she's not wearing her ring.
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!