I think it went well. I don't see anything negative other than she said: "not now". The honesty and consideration are progress. IMO.
React? I'm not changing anything. I plan to work the plan I said I would work. I will be out by the end of the year if the sex doesn't crank up, but we're only halfway there.
As for the meaning of W's words "W said she wanted the freedom to go and live as she wanted." Heck, I've had the same feelings on and off throughout this whole thing. This is a far cry from I really want another man. Besides her actions say otherwise. Who doesn't feel like running away and living a simpler life, once in a while?
M 53 W 54, M since 98 D15, D19 8/2013 discovered EA, W maintained contact with OM until 10/14 7/2/17 W said she wanted S, 7/25/17 moved out of MBR 12/17 W says moving out 5/18, W still in home.