I think it is so nice that H gives you hugs quite frequently. That is a good connection! Says a lot about caring.
You are doing great. Keep focusing on not reacting in the moment. Sounds like you have a good thing going right now. I was also impressed that he drove you to the family reunion. My H would not do that in a million years, he would know that some people knew our situation and he could not deal with the guilt. That is something very brave for him to do.
I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday. ~Author Unknown