Am I reading to much into it. Need some advice

[Mehmehmeh666]

So my ex partner and I have decided to give things another go after 5 weeks of mutual separation. We've done lots and lots of talking about what we want from starting again. (We where together 24yrs)
Earlier I sent him pics of some underwear (provocative) and told him, I'm hoping he's the only one that sees me in them. He didn't reply for 20mins or so then I sent this text. Am I being stupid? Needy? Or what. I just don't know what to think of this.

I think it is lovely he wants to start off again without sex getting in the way. It shows he really wants to repair things. Hope it works out for you both.

Oh that's so nice! He's trying to do things properly and take it slowly......I think it's really rather sweet!

Ah it's sweet of him.

Sounds like he wants to properly start afresh as though you've just met. For him that means being very respectful and going on dates to build a proper relationship. It's nice he's being respectful. Don't be in too much of a hurry to jump into bed or sext - play the long game getting to know each other again and build some anticipation.

And don't feel bad about sending the pics. He dealt with it nicely and seems like he's hoping to see you in them (and out of them!) at some point.

I think he's absolutely right.

I don't understand what you don't get about it?

I thought his messages were nice. Wanting to take things slowly and do it all properly this time.

Actually, have you posted the right messages? You say you sent him a needy message, but that must be above his message?

How cute. Sounds to me like he wants to try and take it slow, enjoy each other, date again try to recapture that excitement.
How exciting. Go for it, enjoy it, take your time.

Seems like you have taken trying again as sex being immediately on the table, however, he's actually being more sensible about the situation as that would just paper over lage cracks which should be sorted through first.
You might be feeling some urge to trauma bond, but should ignore it as its not a lasting solution. Splitting after 24 years is a big deal, so take your time. It's good that he wants to.

Thankyou everyone for your kind messages. He is an absolute sweetheart. We parted ways be i think we just got so comfy and did our own things, rhat we had little time for each other. Definitely my bad for maybe trying to rush things a bit.
Going to an Italian restaurant on Saturday evening. I'm so nervous,have butterflies amd feel like a giddy schoolgirl 🤣🤣.