Well LH, that's the million dollar question. I am leaning towards romantic simply because of some points made by other posters above and also the fact that she is quite literally relentless now when it comes to contacting me. Just when I think a good amount of time will likely pass before I hear from her again...bang, she texts. It's at a point now where it's two or three times a week. Also this book project idea she has tells me she wants to spend a significant amount of time with me going forward.
I think, as others here have said, the impediment isn't feelings, but fear. But as Btrow said above, she didn't contact me about a photo album 24 hours after my split with Mary to simply be friends. That makes sense to me. Slow and steady will win this race and I think Btrow is right in with that.
One thing is for sure...WAW is always the one to initiate texting me... always...I never text her first. I have other "friends" who don't text me as much as WAW has been. I think things are starting to progress to the point where soon it will be time to take your advice and make my move. Not just yet...but soon. She clearly wants me in her life and by expressing interest in working on s lengthy project such as a book tells me she wants to spend significant more time with me. That's how is see it at this point anyway.
ME: 43 W:44 M 13 years on 5-5-01 T 18 years BD 4/27/14 D papers served 5/5/14 (how appropriate a date) WAW moved out 5/12/14 Papers filed 6/27/14 Divorce granted 07/17/14 Our marriage ends 11/17/14