There's a good book on this that I'm re-reading right now; "Getting Back Together" is the title. I can't think of the author right now....
From all I've read and experienced, taking things slow, developing friendship and holding off on expectations seems to work well. Sometimes I think the longer the separation (or distance) the greater the growth (although that's my own personal experience).
Good luck to you and welcome to piecing!
There is no arriving, ever. It is all a continual becoming.
