Remember the saying, "do what works". I dont see any harm in having a conversation. You have learned how to validate and learned how to stay calm in those convos.
You won't be approaching this conversation with any expectations, so don't over think it. If you still are standing for the M, don't stop.
Like V said, what do you have to lose. If you are approaching D, how will a conversation impact that if she is dead set on it. But, what if you are right in your assessment of her waiting for you to start the convo, because she might feel rejected if she does? Some things for you to think about.
You have do really hard work to get where you are at, and I know you W sees the improvements.
Good job J9.
M:37 W:37 T:11 M:10 S17, S13, S10, S4 BD:06/28/17 OM confirmed 07/20/17 Recon the M 10/29/17 Working hard:2gether
Onward and forward
This process is not a sprint it's a marathon! Patience, Patience, Patience.