WB,
That is exactly where I am at right now. I know that he gets it (for the umpteenth time) and yet I fully expect him to drift back to his old behavior patterns. Why? I don't know! Because that's what he has done, historically.

So it remains to be seen whether I should feel optimistic or not. In the meantime, I will enjoy whatever comes my way and work on those goals.

I should add one thing: I mentioned a noteworthy item from the Victorias Secret catalog to H last night and not only did he not roll his eyes, he was actually enthusiastic! Could it be my old friend progress?!
Now, he did not say "Buy it, buy it!" nothing of that sort. But I appreciated it nonetheless.

Hpot