...so maybe I am talking out of my ass when trying to speculate about what a woman is doing, but here goes. She likes you likes you. She is being open and touchy-feely and semi-advancy because she is expressing her interest in you. She hasn't completely ended things with him because she is looking for a "soft landing" and she has chosen you my friend. All I caution you on is to be sure that you really want to be back in her life that way and that you are sure that neither of you have more living to do. It saves both of you from the potential for hurt 6 months to a year down the road. If that's all good then either take her out for a nice evening and tell her or the next time she goes in for the cuddle hold her tight and never let her go.

I say you come clean with your feeling AND you wait for her to completely end things. I also suggest you keep the physical affection at a minimum, so you don't cloud your minds with oxytocin and dopamine.

But what do I know? If I were in the same situation I'd plow in head-first with wild abandon. Good luck.

life is short, sometimes too short.

All of these comments are good and helpful. I definitely feel better moving forward, but slowly:)