Quote I’ve read that when separated you want face to face interactions so she can see the changes.
Here's the thing. LBH's need to let go of this idea that the WW can be persuaded by his changes. That does not work with a WW! What does work is for the H to find his confidence as a man, and not give a rip what she thinks or feels about him. When he lets go of her, then she can tell it's for real......and if there is any chance that his "changes" will influence her decision to stay in the M, this is the one to make. For him to drop the rope and move on with his life, and not care what she thinks.
She's going to do things to keep you emotionally attached. That's how she operates. When there is a child, she's going to use the child to keep the LBH emotionally attached.
Your W is going to send you photos of son when she has him. Then when you have him, she'll ask you to send her photos of him........back & forth, b/c that's what the modern day WW does. She doesn't want to accept the consequences that come with tearing up a family. Now if you want to play along, and you like getting the photos and sending them.......that's fine. I'm just telling you what to expect.
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!