I feel very smug for being the first one from newcomers to find you here! I keep thinking about you and your sitch. Maybe it is the contrast with mine that makes me think this but I'm amazed at how much you've managed to move your sitch on in such a short time. I find it quite mind-boggling and exciting. It makes me think that anything is possible if you really go at it with dedication. You are a wonderful inspiration.
I think the advice you've got here sounds great. I'm sure Sage is spot on about R talks. You sound really insightful about what went wrong in the first place in your R so I don't think that you will get lots of useful information. If what you want is your H to apologize and make amends then I imagine that it would be more meaningful if the convos were initiated by him. Words are such a small part of communicating anyway though that you may get the message from him without lots of talk.
I'm really pleased with your fourth goal from a selfish point of view. I'd hate to stop hearing from you. Good luck with the next visiting week. By the way, your H may be attracted to both your labourer look and your feminine one. I imagine that there is something very appealing about a woman that can be both at different times. You sound like that sort of woman!
Wendy
Me: 51 H: 52 T: 23 yrs M: 19 yrs S18, D16, S14 (special needs) PA: 2003/2004 Piecing: 2004 on Suspect H had EA: 8/2012-12/2012