BND, Agree with everyone that the email exchange was wonderful and that he's still showing some caution. I think you did very well in the way you responded to his email response. I also think that you're not quite in piecing until he's moved back home. One step at a time (your thread title) is a good way to go. You're also in such a good place now and he's definitely wanting to be home. He's probably just feeling nervous, probably as nervous as you are about being together again. With all that you have learned and your changes, all I see is a successful M going forward. ~PH
~PH 
