I wish I had some sage advice for you but just want to encourage you
You read all your old threads so just think of how far you have come
Friend zone is not ideal but it beats the enemy zone
Like others and you have said I think you are right to continue to be patient
So while you recently initiated and were rejected
It seems like it did not set you back
So shame it off and keep being patient
Also agree with your approach to continue to be an active listener
The fact that she is noticing that was the biggest positive sign to me that you are on the right path
Best wishes
Gordie 40s W 40s M20+ kids 2016 BD W fantasy affair w OM1 I do everything wrong 2017 I start to DB W says TLTL files for D PA w OM2 2018 I do LRT W drops filing and OM2 situation slowly improving