Hi Michelle and everyone:
In response to Michelle's question about whether we "touch" when I am around ex. The last couple of times we had lunch together, when we were parting, I said"give me a hug goodby" and we did share a hug, a casual one, not overly romantic, but it did feel comfortable and not awkward, at least in my opinion. After our last outing, he did send an email, saying he had a nice time. And since the hate wall has been down, we have had an occasional banter with sexualovertones,,just joking around, nothing at all serious.
He does know I am interested in restoring our relationship, but has made no comment either postive or negative.
I do know he and OW were in counseling for a period of time, but the couselor could no longer help them with certain issues, so at the counselors suggestion, they stopped attending.
I sometimes wonder in the wayward spouses mind--they feel quilty for cheating and leaving spouse, but don't want to go through the whole emotional turmoil thing again by leaving OP. Does what I'm saying make any sense?