A familiar story with questions VII

[RR17]

Today my youngest is no longer D15, she is now D16. Scary, I know. W and I also just found out that a male friend of hers is more than a male friend. It is all very new and W and I discussed it after dinner last night. There are some boundaries that although they have been in place, need to be reiterated and we are working as a team to plan mitigation.

Along with this Team-building activity, I have noticed a continued moving closer of W. A more consistent attitude that she is on my side and consideration and respect are ongoing. If I happen to make a pointed comment, she defaults to assuming it is made in jest and doesn't feel the need to be defensive. All good stuff.

For those taking notes. I am intentionally continuing to listen and validate much more than I ever did pre-BD. I have begun to tell more of my own stories, but I know not to over-share. As MWD says monitor your success and proceed accordingly.

Still no intimacy. I struggle with whether I should try to initiate or continue to be patient.
I sometimes feel like I am getting signals but perhaps it is my imagination. Advice appreciated.

I also ponder whether there can be piecing without reconciliation. I guess I have thought for a long time that there would be some sort of big R talk and we would both express our desires and intentions and that doesn't seem to be in the cards. Thoughts?