TTH, I see what you're saying. It's about having honesty in the R. It's also about identifying and acknowledging your feelings, rather than avoiding them.
I didn't realize you two were still separated. Do you have R goals, to help measure progress, and to clarify what you want at this time? The one thing you've mentioned is the quality of communication has improved in the past month.
Concerned_Listener
CL 53 W 54 M 20 yrs. 03'-09' Separation + Old Patterns + GAL 10-14' Piecing
"The Master allows things to happen. She shapes events as they come."